55 Snakeskin Nail Designs That Are Sssimply Stunning

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Slither into style with the hottest nail trend — snakeskin nail designs! 

This exotic print is making waves in the fashion world with its bold, eye-catching pattern that brings an element of wilderness to your look. 

A woman's hands with silver nail art on them.

With its limitless versatility, this design allows you to rattle your claws without losing sophisticated flair.

So, get ready to shed your basic nails and opt for the hypnotizing beauty of snakeskin!

Snakeskin Nail Art Designs

This list showcases the most hypnotizing snakeskin nail designs, from subtle black and white prints to vibrant rainbow colors.

Read on and pin your faves from this treasure trove of ssstunning styles!

1. Blush Serpent

This pink snakeskin nail design features oval nails with dark pink scales at the center and silver molten metal nail art crossing over them stylishly.
Image courtesy of @speakeasynails_

This pink snakeskin nail design features oval nails with dark pink scales at the center and silver molten metal nail art crossing over them stylishly.

2. Amber Python Pop

Accent nails with brown python skin pop against the burnt orange almond nails in this real snake skin nail style.
Image courtesy of @nailsbycarhendy

Accent nails with brown python skin pop against the burnt orange almond nails in this real snake skin nail style.

3. Peach and Scales

This snakeskin nail design has short oval nails in punchy peach with a white accent nail featuring fierce black snake scales.
Image courtesy of @nailsbycarhendy

This snakeskin nail design has short oval nails in punchy peach with a white accent nail featuring fierce black snake scales.

4. Sunset Viper Edge

A woman's hands with snakeskin nail design showcasing bright orange square nails enhanced with dark orange snake scales
Image courtesy of @omayra.nails

Embody the vibrant colors of a sunset with this snakeskin nail design showcasing bright orange square nails enhanced with dark orange snake scales!

It’s a sunset color palette that will leave everyone in awe!

5. Iridescent Pink Scales

Try this acrylic snakeskin nail design with extra long, translucent light pink nails decorated with faint white snake scales and accent nails that are a quirky mix of pearls and clear studs.
Image courtesy of @getnaileddbybri

Want a look that’s both delicate and daring?

Try this acrylic snakeskin nail design with extra long, translucent light pink nails decorated with faint white snake scales and accent nails that are a quirky mix of pearls and clear studs.

6. White-Scaled Tips

A woman's extra long, translucent white square nails featuring white-scaled French tips accented by a sleek silver line
Image courtesy of @getnaileddbybri

Take a walk on the wild side with these extra long, translucent white square nails featuring white-scaled French tips accented by a sleek silver line.

7. Bloody Copper Cobra

A woman's hand with One hand showcases a black base with glittery reddish brown snake scales, while the other reverses the colors and offers a glittery copper red base with black snake scales.
Image courtesy of @getnaileddbybri

This snakeskin nail design on long oval nails is a double treat! 

One hand showcases a black base with glittery reddish brown snake scales, while the other reverses the colors and offers a glittery copper red base with black snake scales.

8. Gold on Brown Scales

These long, nude square nails are fit for a queen with dark brown snakeskin French tips and golden royalty studs on each royal claw.
Image courtesy of @getnaileddbybri

These long, nude square nails are fit for a queen with dark brown snakeskin French tips and golden royalty studs on each royal claw.

9. Graphite Viper Tips

A woman's snakeskin nail design features long square nails in nude, black French tips with graphite snakeskin and accent nails that bear the sheen of silver royalty details
Image courtesy of @nails_byjolie

The essence of chic and grace, this snakeskin nail design features long square nails in nude, black French tips with graphite snakeskin and accent nails that bear the sheen of silver royalty details.

10. Multi-Colored SSscales

A woman's nails with brown scales on red, pink scales on white, white scales on dark blue-green, and orange scales on peach, all decorated with tiny diamond studs.
Image courtesy of @1999houseofnailsnz

An explosion of color and creativity, this snakeskin design features long coffin nails in assorted designs. 

Brown scales on red, pink scales on white, white scales on dark blue-green, and orange scales on peach, all decorated with tiny diamond studs. Accent nails offer a subtle contrast with a nude base and snakeskin French tips.

11. Technicolor Snakeskin

With extra long coffin nails, this snakeskin nail design turns into a pixelated playground!
Image courtesy of @1999houseofnailsnz

With extra long coffin nails, this snakeskin nail design turns into a pixelated playground! Technicolored scales with black outlines offer a vibrant and edgy twist to your look.

12. Mocha Serpent

Short square nails flaunt a light peach base with mocha brown snakeskin patterns, while others showcase thin mocha brown French tips or a daring, solid mocha brown.
Image courtesy of @nails.by.iz_

This brown snakeskin nail design is a delightful arrangement of color and style. 

Short square nails flaunt a light peach base with mocha brown snakeskin patterns, while others showcase thin mocha brown French tips or a daring, solid mocha brown.

13. Light and Dark Scales

Medium-length almond nails feature a cascade of alternating light and dark-colored snake scales, creating a vibrant display of orange, dark blue, dark red, white, and mint green.
Image courtesy of @mynailgirlness

The beauty of diversity is celebrated in this snakeskin nail design. 

Medium-length almond nails feature a cascade of alternating light and dark-colored snake scales, creating a vibrant display of orange, dark blue, dark red, white, and mint green.

14. Black Cobra

Short oval nails, painted in a translucent white, are contrasted beautifully with the addition of black cobra scales
Image courtesy of @mynailgirlness

Short oval nails, painted in a translucent white, are contrasted beautifully with the addition of black cobra scales in this snakeskin nail design that’s a dance of light and dark.

15. Silver Scales on Red

Silver snake scales creeping in irregular, chaotic patterns give these short red oval nails a bold metallic snakeskin edge.
Image courtesy of @mynailgirlness

Silver snake scales creeping in irregular, chaotic patterns give these short red oval nails a bold metallic snakeskin edge.

16. Green and White Serpents

A woman's hands with short almond nails where both hands flaunt nails decorated with white scales on petal pink and green scales on off-white
Image courtesy of @mynailgirlness

Tell a tale of two snakeskins with short almond nails where both hands flaunt nails decorated with white scales on petal pink and green scales on off-white.

17. Side Choco Scales

A woman's nails features short dark chocolate squoval nails and accent nails that are half nude and half snakeskin, divided by a glittery golden line
Image courtesy of @natalie_thedollshouse

This stylish snakeskin nail design features short dark chocolate squoval nails and accent nails that are half nude and half snakeskin, divided by a glittery golden line.

18. Chic Pink Scales

A woman's nails featuring medium-length square nails in neon pink and accent nails with neon pink snake scales atop a light pink base
Image courtesy of @natalie_thedollshouse

Fancy a bit of neon in your life?

This neon snakeskin nail design is perfect, featuring medium-length square nails in neon pink and accent nails with neon pink snake scales atop a light pink base.

19. Pastel Snakeskin

This short snakeskin nail design is a delightful blend of pastel-colored snake scale patterns against a light gray base, with each nail flaunting a different pastel shade: lavender, blue, orange, and yellow.
Image courtesy of @natalie_thedollshouse

This short snakeskin nail design is a delightful blend of pastel-colored snake scale patterns against a light gray base, with each nail flaunting a different pastel shade: lavender, blue, orange, and yellow.

20. Water Snake

A woman's snakeskin nail design showcases short nails in white, jazzed up with bright blue snake scales
Image courtesy of @leannehaycock_

A bold twist on the classic, this snakeskin nail design showcases short nails in white, jazzed up with bright blue snake scales. 

The nude pink accent nails boast French tips sporting the same blue scales that perfectly complement the look.

21. 3D Brown Gradient Snakeskin

A woman's short oval nails, where each finger showcases a different shade: dark brown on the thumb that gradually transitions to a light cream on the pinky
Image courtesy of @leannehaycock_

Elevate your style with these short oval nails, where each finger showcases a different shade: dark brown on the thumb that gradually transitions to a light cream on the pinky.

The star of the show? An exquisite 3D snakeskin nail design done in a style that’ll have everyone talking.

22. Chlorophis Tips

These short nude pink oval nails get mossy green French tips covered in subtle scaly patterns resembling Chlorophis snakeskin.
Image courtesy of @leannehaycock_

These short nude pink oval nails get mossy green French tips covered in subtle scaly patterns resembling Chlorophis snakeskin.

23. Fiery Red Venom

A woman glossy light pink short nails showcase a smoking snakeskin style.
Image courtesy of @leannehaycock_

Ablaze with crimson snake scales, these glossy light pink short nails showcase a smoking snakeskin style.

24. Shedding Snakeskin

A woman's short squoval nails in nude pink, each adorned with a blotch of snakeskin outlined in white
Image courtesy of @leannehaycock_

This snakeskin nail design is a mesmerizing display of creativity, presenting short squoval nails in nude pink, each adorned with a blotch of snakeskin outlined in white.

It’s a look that’s subtly striking and sure to catch eyes.

25. Snake in a Garden

A woman's features long almond nails dressed in an array of styles: blue and pink snakeskin, peach nails latticed with pink and blue grids, butterflies in a color frenzy, rainbow flowers, and neon green nails ablaze with peach flame patterns
Image courtesy of @leannehaycock_

A riotous garden of colors and designs blooms in this snakeskin nail design. 

It features long almond nails dressed in an array of styles: blue and pink snakeskin, peach nails latticed with pink and blue grids, butterflies in a color frenzy, rainbow flowers, and neon green nails ablaze with peach flame patterns.

26. Blue Lagoon Scales

A woman's simple snakeskin nail design showcases short square nails in bold blue, coupled with accent nails donning a lighter blue snakeskin pattern
Image courtesy of @nails.byabb

Embodying the allure of a lagoon snake, this simple snakeskin nail design showcases short square nails in bold blue, coupled with accent nails donning a lighter blue snakeskin pattern.

27. Halloween Scares

A woman's medium-length almond nails featuring spooky black snake scales on eerie green and nails dripping with black blood on ominous purple
Image courtesy of @nails.byabb

Get ready for Halloween with these medium-length almond nails featuring spooky black snake scales on eerie green and nails dripping with black blood on ominous purple. 

Complete the look with flying cartoon ghosts on black nails and chrome blue-green nails adorned with white spider cobwebs for a touch of Halloween glam.

28. Crimson and Cobalt Scales

A woman's short, bright red oval nails and the unexpected splash of blue snakeskin on the accents
Image courtesy of @nails.byabb

Think bold, think different. With these short, bright red oval nails and the unexpected splash of blue snakeskin on the accents, you’ll certainly be turning heads!

29. Black Scales and Tips

Nude oval nails are elevated with full and half black snake scales, a chic black French tip on some, and a solid black nail to complete the look.
Image courtesy of @nails.byabb

This snakeskin nail design is a unique blend of subtlety and drama.

Nude oval nails are elevated with full and half black snake scales, a chic black French tip on some, and a solid black nail to complete the look.

30. Vivid Multitonal Scales

Medium-length square nails are adorned with contrasting scales: orange on dark orange, bright green on mint, lavender on light purple, and pink on blue.
Image courtesy of @nails.byabb

Medium-length square nails are adorned with contrasting scales: orange on dark orange, bright green on mint, lavender on light purple, and pink on blue.

Vibrant and unique, this snakeskin nail design captures attention. 

31. Black Water Serpent

This black and white snakeskin design features extra long nude square nails decorated with black French tips alongside white-tipped accent nails dancing with inky black scales
Image courtesy of @arellyys_nailss

This black and white snakeskin design features extra long nude square nails decorated with black French tips alongside white-tipped accent nails dancing with inky black scales mimicking an elusive water snake’s skin.

32. Emerald Skin Shed

Short oval nails bathed in a soft peach hue are decorated with the unique pattern of shedding green snakeskin traced by a line of sparkling gold dust
Image courtesy of @jal.nailartist

Unleash your wild side with this green snakeskin nail design! 

Short oval nails bathed in a soft peach hue are decorated with the unique pattern of shedding green snakeskin traced by a line of sparkling gold dust — a true ode to nature’s raw beauty.

33. Golden Snakeskin Shed

These sheer pink oval claws shed black snake scales with an icy blue base and a touch of gold smudged on one edge
Image courtesy of @jark.nails

These sheer pink oval claws shed black snake scales with an icy blue base and a touch of gold smudged on one edge, hinting at the snake’s secret golden skin.

34. Lavender Scales

A woman's medium-length dreamy light purple ovals nails embellished with hypnotizing lilac snake scales
Image courtesy of @jark.nails

Awaken fascination with medium-length dreamy light purple ovals embellished with hypnotizing lilac snake scales in this seductive snakeskin style.

35. Moss Snakeskin French

Medium-length nude pink nails adorned with moss green French tips decorated with a unique pattern of gray snakeskin
Image courtesy of @jark.nails

Experience the fusion of classic and exotic with this snakeskin nail design! 

Medium-length nude pink nails adorned with moss green French tips decorated with a unique pattern of gray snakeskin — a style that’s truly captivating.

36. Rich Roast Serpent

Roasted coffee brown almond nails of impressive length decorated with black snake scales create a sophisticated and edgy look.
Image courtesy of @nailswithonen

Roasted coffee brown almond nails of impressive length decorated with black snake scales create a sophisticated and edgy look.

37. 3D Snakeskin Gems

black almond snakeskin nail design featuring hypnotic clear holographic gems mimicking the skin of a stealthy serpent
Image courtesy of @nailswithonen

Mesmerize the crowd by opting for a mystic black almond snakeskin nail design featuring hypnotic clear holographic gems mimicking the skin of a stealthy serpent.

38. Golden Scales on Green

The dark green nails sport golden snakeskin prints, while the golden ones strut dark green snakeskin patterns, each having varied snakeskin marks.
Image courtesy of @northernsoulstudio

Here’s a unique twist on the green theme: long oval nails in alternating shades. 

The dark green nails sport golden snakeskin prints, while the golden ones strut dark green snakeskin patterns, each having varied snakeskin marks.

39. Ivory Scales on Scarlet

medium-length oval nails glowing in brazen scarlet and detailed with ivory snakeskin designs
Image courtesy of @northernsoulstudio

Turn up the heat with these medium-length oval nails glowing in brazen scarlet and detailed with ivory snakeskin designs.

40. Pink and Scarlet Scales

The scarlet nails are decked with pink snakeskin designs, while the pink ones are touched with scarlet snakeskin patterns.
Image courtesy of @northernsoulstudio

Check out this nail art masterpiece: long almond nails alternating between scarlet and pink. 

The scarlet nails are decked with pink snakeskin designs, while the pink ones are touched with scarlet snakeskin patterns.

41. Snakes in Wonderland

Welcome to a nail art wonderland where snakes roam free among peach beaches, fruity French tips, and pastel hues with fun designs.
Image courtesy of @holliebedsbeauty

Welcome to a nail art wonderland where snakes roam free among peach beaches, fruity French tips, and pastel hues with fun designs.

These short oval nails are a whimsical journey you won’t forget!

42. Irregular Scales and Tips in Black

A woman's hand with a square nails, bathed in creamy peach with classy black French tips. 
Image courtesy of @marzastudios

Feast your eyes on these square nails, bathed in creamy peach with classy black French tips. But wait, there’s more — the accent nails are adorned with irregular patterns of black snakeskin!

43. White Scales and Studs

Tough white snakeskin meets nude on short oval nails decorated with dainty diamond stud accents for a glam-meets-gritty snakeskin style.
Image courtesy of @marzastudios

Tough white snakeskin meets nude on short oval nails decorated with dainty diamond stud accents for a glam-meets-gritty snakeskin style.

44. Monochrome Serpent

Rebel against the nude nail status quo with black French tips embellished with intricate white snakeskin textures for an edgy yet elegant contrast.
Image courtesy of @nails.bylynsey

Rebel against the nude nail status quo with black French tips embellished with intricate white snakeskin textures for an edgy yet elegant contrast.

45. White Scales on Azure Tips

A woman's hand with beachy chic snakeskin look with nude peach oval nails capped in nautical blue French tips rolling with white reptile scales
Image courtesy of @nails.bylynsey

Dive into this beachy chic snakeskin look with nude peach oval nails capped in nautical blue French tips rolling with white reptile scales.

46. Cocoa Scales and Tips

Long nude square nails are adorned with full and half cocoa brown snakeskin patterns plus cocoa brown French tips.
Image courtesy of @nails.bylynsey

How about this for a nail art masterpiece? Long nude square nails are adorned with full and half cocoa brown snakeskin patterns plus cocoa brown French tips.

Don’t forget the solid cocoa brown for a chic contrast!

47. Rose Red Serpent

A woman's long almond nails in pink, jazzed up with intricate snakeskin patterns in bright red
Image courtesy of @mad.nice.mani

Imagine wearing this snakeskin nail design: long almond nails in pink, jazzed up with intricate snakeskin patterns in bright red.

It’s a real showstopper!

48. 3D Green Scales

a woman's gray oval nails with embossed green snakeskin
Image courtesy of @mad.nice.mani

This set’s gray oval nails with embossed green snakeskin are a testament to creativity. The 3D effect truly brings the snakeskin design to life, making your nails the center of attention.

49. Chrome Blue Scales and Flames

With flames, snakeskin patterns, and studded French tips with black and white snake art, these long coffin nails are a vibrant mix of fun and fashion.
Image courtesy of @jellybayn_nails

Nude nails get an edgy twist with a variety of chrome blue designs. 

With flames, snakeskin patterns, and studded French tips with black and white snake art, these long coffin nails are a vibrant mix of fun and fashion.

50. Crisscross on Snakeskin

A woman's long almond nails wrapped with brown cobra patterns and a striking white crisscross design on each nail
Image courtesy of @jellybayn_nails

These nails give your fingers a slithering scale vibe with long almond nails wrapped with brown cobra patterns and a striking white crisscross design on each nail.

51. Orange on Orange

The short, oval nails are bathed in a sunny yellow-orange. Then accent nails are adorned with a bright orange snakeskin pattern, offering a burst of color and style.
Image courtesy of @rmnailtech

Brighten up your day with this orange snakeskin nail design! 

The short, oval nails are bathed in a sunny yellow-orange. Then accent nails are adorned with a bright orange snakeskin pattern, offering a burst of color and style.

52. Pastel Palette Serpent

Each nails is painted in a different pastel shade and decorated with a white snakeskin pattern
Image courtesy of @rmnailtech

For a look that’s both soft and bold, try these short, square nails.

Each is painted in a different pastel shade and decorated with a white snakeskin pattern, creating a beautiful contrast.

53. Black Serpent Tips

A woman's nails with a comfy oval cuts of soothing nude brown and tips that scale things up with sleek black serpent prints
Image courtesy of @nailsbyjenny_az

These nails keep things casual in comfy oval cuts of soothing nude brown and tips that scale things up with sleek black serpent prints for a look that’s low-key mysterious.

54. Python of the Woods

A woman's hands with short black squovals and accent nails in coffee brown with snakeskin patterns
Image courtesy of @beautytendernails

These nails let your fingers play woodland creature by way of short black squovals and accent nails in coffee brown with snakeskin patterns, which can be likened to a bark-sheltering hidden black serpent beneath.

55. Golden White Snake

A woman's hands with soft beige oval beds, excite with white serpent shapes, and dazzle further with maverick gold lines scattered uniquely from nail to nail
Image courtesy of @beautytendernails

These nails work a triple threat of textures — soothe with their soft beige oval beds, excite with white serpent shapes, and dazzle further with maverick gold lines scattered uniquely from nail to nail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Easiest Way To Achieve a Snakeskin Nail Design?

The easiest way to achieve a snakeskin nail design is by using nail stamps or nail wraps. 

For nail stamps, you’ll need a stamping plate with a snakeskin pattern, a scraper, a stamper, and nail polish. 

Apply polish on the plate, scrape off the excess, press the stamper onto the plate to pick up the design, and stamp it onto your nail. 

For an even easier method, use snakeskin nail wraps, which you simply stick onto your nails and file off the excess.

Can You Incorporate Different Patterns With Snakeskin?

Absolutely, you can incorporate different patterns with snakeskin. 

For a unique look, you can mix and match snakeskin with other designs like polka dots, stripes, or even florals. 

You can also experiment with different colors or add embellishments like rhinestones or studs. 

The key is to balance the patterns to avoid a cluttered look. Remember, creativity is limitless when it comes to nail art.

Let Your Inner Snake Charmer Side Sssslither Out!

The snakeskin nail design has truly shed its skin to emerge as one of the most versatile and creative styles out there. 

From subtle serpent scales accenting classic tips to full snake wraps coiling around almond-shaped nails, the options allow you to flaunt your own flair. 

So don’t be afraid to bare your fangs. With nails as hisssterically cool as the ones we’ve featured, your finger fashion will be the envy of everyone!

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  • Janille Gultiano

    Jan, a distinguished freelance makeup artist, also boasts a BA in Mass Communication, laying the foundation for her diverse talents. For over four years, she's carved a niche as a captivating content writer, with her articles resonating in various spheres. Beyond writing, her expertise extends to crafting robust Public Relations and Corporate Communications strategies. Each endeavor reflects Jan's unique blend of creativity and precision

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Jan, a distinguished freelance makeup artist, also boasts a BA in Mass Communication, laying the foundation for her diverse talents. For over four years, she's carved a niche as a captivating content writer, with her articles resonating in various spheres. Beyond writing, her expertise extends to crafting robust Public Relations and Corporate Communications strategies. Each endeavor reflects Jan's unique blend of creativity and precision

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