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Snake and Dagger Tattoo Meaning With 120+ Astonishing Images for You to Try

by Sherri Owens

The snake and dagger tattoo is a popular tattoo that symbolizes bravery, strength, accomplishment, the triumph of good over evil, and overcoming obstacles.

I love the snake and dagger tattoo due to its versatility. With thousands of options for snake species, there is always room to create a tattoo unique to you. My snake and dagger tattoo features a cobra because they are fierce and wise.

Aside from the meanings associated with them, you can select a snake or dagger tattoo based on either the color, beauty, or traits of a particular snake or dagger of your preference. Before we explore tons of awesome images, let's learn about the meaning of the snake and dagger tattoo.

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What is the Meaning of the Snake and Dagger Tattoo?

The snake and dagger tattoo features a snake wrapped around a dagger. The design portrays courage, accomplishments, rebirth, gallantry, and determination. It also represents the Roman god, Mercury. The snake and dagger tattoo meaning is also sometimes said to represent death.

A combination of the meaning and symbols of the snake and dagger designs developed the idea of the snake and dagger tattoo.

So, before we go deeper into the snake and dagger tattoos meaning combined, it is important to familiarize ourselves with the meaning of these two elements alone.

What Does The Snake Tattoo Symbol Represent?

The snake tattoo symbol has various meanings that differ from person to person. For some, it represents wisdom because the serpent is viewed as a carrier of sacred insight.

The snake tattoo is associated with renewal and rebirth, and the constant cycle of life due to its ability to shed its skin.

Snake tattoo designs are also associated with the cyclical nature of the universe and the connection between life and death. It is also associated with some negatives like sin, lust, evil and sexual desires.

In ancient Greek culture, the snake depicts the god of medicine and healing known as Asclepius. Asclepius was usually depicted holding a staff entwined with a snake.

What is the Meaning of a Dagger Tattoo?

The dagger is a lethal weapon, and this tattoo design has multiple meanings. To some, it depicts courage against your enemies and the willingness to stand, fight and defend yourself against danger.

To others, dagger tattoos don't represent a physical fight, but an internal struggle, death, betrayal, or treachery that they might have experienced during their life journey.

Snake and Dagger Tattoo Meanings

Here are some meanings associated with the combination of the two symbols.

Determination

The snake and dagger tattoo symbolizes the constant fight and determination to overcome obstacles in life, especially where the symbol of the daggers is drawn to stab the snakes.

Daggers are said to symbolize the dangers that lie ahead, while the snake serves as a symbol of strength and determination to overcome whatever comes your way.

Accomplishment

When the snake and dagger tattoo shows a serpent wrapped around a dagger, it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and accomplishments. It shows that good always prevails over evil.

Presence of The Roman God Mercury

The snake and dagger tattoo is said to be a symbol of the presence of mercury, the god of communication and travel. It is believed that mercury protects against thieves and tricksters during travels. So you can get the snake and dagger tattoo designs tattooed as a symbol of protection.

Bravery and Power

The snake and dagger tattoo also symbolizes heroism and power. It is a symbol that shows that you're not afraid and are willing to fight when the need arises.

Love

Sometimes, the snake and dagger tattoo represents love for an individual. The snake is viewed as an emblem of eternal love while the dagger is seen to represent the stability of the bond.

How to Make Unique Snake and Dagger Tattoos?

One way to create a unique snake and dagger tattoo is to select a snake whose meaning you find interesting. For instance, you could select a serpent that has an important meaning in your native region.

Also, you could select a special dagger to get inked, like the one you inherited from your family or one given as a recognition for a brave act. Selecting a snake and dagger tattoo design that holds a personal meaning to you makes your tattoo unique.

Another great way of making your tattoo unique is by getting a knife or sword tattoo in place of the popular dagger and snake tattoos most people get.

Snake and Dagger Tattoo Designs for You

Simple Colored Snake and Dagger Tattoo Ideas

Adding some colors to tattoo designs has proven to make them look better time and again. It's no different with the snake and dagger tattoo. Colors help express your tattoo art clearly. Getting a bloody dagger and snake tattoo will look the best if the blood on the dagger tattoo is done in red, rather than black or grey ink.

Colors also work well if you get a cartoon or movie-inspired snake wrapped on a dagger tattoo. Here are some examples of tattoo designs with colors for inspiration.

Traditional Dagger and Snake with Dragon Arm Tattoo

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Black and Red Dagger and Snake Forearm Tattoo

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Traditional Colored Dagger and Snake Thigh Tattoo

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Traditional Dagger and Snake Forearm Tattoo

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Dagger and Black Snake Forearm Tattoo

Image by @acestattoo via Instagram

Black and Red Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

Image by @jrb.tattoo.art via Instagram

Dagger and Black and Green Snake Arm Tattoo

Image by @berserk_tattoos via Instagram

Colored Traditional Dagger and Snake Forearm Tattoo

Image by @paulville_tattoos via Instagram

Colored Dagger and Cobra Snake Forearm Tattoo

Image by @danetattoo via Instagram

Colored Dagger and Black Snake Tattoo

Image by @ssdillontattoos via Instagram

Colored Dagger and Cobra Snake Forearm Tattoo

Image by @taylorcrawfordtattoo via Instagram

Black and Red Snake and Dagger Tattoo

Image by @black_holes_traditional via Instagram

Dagger and Snake with Stabbed Heart Arm Tattoo

Image by @canadiantraditional via Instagram

Dagger and Black Snake Calf Muscle Tattoo

Image by @shanevick6 via Instagram

Colored Dagger and Severed Snake Arm Tattoo

Image by @lewis_davies_tattooer via Instagram

Stabbed Dagger and Black and Red Snake Tattoo

Image by @nicholastidler_tattoos via Instagram

Dagger and Cobra Snake Calf Muscle Tattoo

Image by @worldofneotrad via Instagram

Colored Dagger and Snake with Flowers Forearm Tattoo

Image by @staycold.tattoo via Instagram

Colorful Dagger Stabbed in Snake Tattoo

Image by @megmcniel via Instagram

Dagger and Red Snake Head Tattoo

Image by @christian_dr via Instagram

Snake and Dagger With Flower Tattoo Ideas

In ancient cultures, flowers represent rebirth. They are usually tattooed with the snake and dagger tattoo as a symbol of fertility and hope. Most people choose to add a rose tattoo to their snake and dagger design to symbolize healing, and an effort to overcome their life challenges.

When it comes to adding flowers to your tattoos, the placement doesn't really matter. You can get the snakes and dagger tattoo with flowers on any part of your body. You can get creative by adding only petals to the tattoo for a more simplistic tattoo design.

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Roses Thigh Tattoo

Image by @akiratattoosinc via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Flowers Spine Tattoo

Image by @christianlechnerart via Instagram

Cobra Snake and Dagger with Red Flower Leg Tattoo

Image by @lucky3tattoos via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Flowers Forearm Tattoo

Image by @babyfaceoneill via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Flowers Forearm Tattoo

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Snake and Dagger with Red Flowers Chest Tattoo

Image by @arcostattoos via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Flowers Thigh Tattoo

Image by @hudds_tattoo via Instagram

Colorful Snake and Dagger with Flowers Forearm Tattoo

Image by @andreytattooing via Instagram

Colorful Snake and Dagger with Pink Flowers Thigh Tattoo

Image by @5thlayerstudios via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Peonies Forearm Tattoo

Image by @joshcrottytattoo via Instagram

Colorful Snake and Dagger with Red Flowers Calf Tattoo

Image by @lovebloodinktattoosanddizzylovebloodink via Instagram

Colorful Dagger Stabbed in Snake and Red Roses Belly Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Rose Forearm Tattoo

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Colorful Snake and Dagger with Red Rose Calf Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Flowers Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Flower Forearm Tattoo

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Colorful Snake and Dagger with Rose Tattoo

Image by @mamunter via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Flowers Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Roses Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Flowers Biceps Tattoo

Image by @osirisarttattoostudio via Instagram

Grey Snake and Dagger with Flowers Biceps Tattoo

Image by @erin.russell.tattoos via Instagram

Colorful Snake and Dagger with Red Flowers Tattoo

Image by @austin.snow.tattoos via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Roses Back Tattoo

Image by @calli_redwoods_tattoopage via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Flowers Calf Tattoo

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Colored Snake and Dagger with Rose Forearm Tattoo

Image by @seansalasnytattoo via Instagram

Colored Snake and Dagger with Flower Thigh Tattoo

Image by @controltattoo via Instagram

Colored Snake and Dagger with Rose Forearm Tattoo

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Colorful Snake and Dagger with Roses Biceps Tattoo

Image by @one_shot_tattoo via Instagram

Shaded Snake and Dagger with Rose Biceps Tattoo

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Grey Snake and Dagger with Roses Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Tattoo Meaning

If you love pencil-drawn images or tattoo designs, the black snake and dagger tattoo should be your design of choice. The images are done in a way that looks just like it's pencil-drawn.

Some are done using simple lines, while others feature shading and other complex patterns.

The black/grey snake and dagger tattoo looks great on all parts of the body, although the best I've seen are those drawn on the forearm. To ensure that you get a great tattoo, try to find an experienced tattoo artist.

Grey Shaded Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

Image by @jmacctattoo via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Leaves Forearm Tattoo

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Grey Snake and Dagger Calf Tattoo

Image by @breadloaf___ via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

Image by @jakeguad_tattooandbloodlinesinknorthperth via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Hip Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Biceps Tattoo

Image by @ajabriana via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Snoopy Calf Tattoo

Image by @cw_tattooing via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Butterflies Arm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Arm Tattoo

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Shaded Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Grey and Red Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Grey Shaded Snake and Dagger Arm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Calf Tattoo

Image by @northsidetattooz via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Calf Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

Image by @restless.tattooer via Instagram

Colored Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

Image by @braytontattoos via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Skull Arm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

Image by @thetattshop via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Message Calf Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Jewels Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Thigh Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Leaves Forearm Tattoo

Image by @losthopetattooer via Instagram

Shaded Snake and Dagger Arm Tattoo

Image by @cvalencia7 via Instagram

Grey Shaded Snake and Dagger Hip Tattoo

Image by @nick_does_tattoos via Instagram

Black and Grey Two Headed Snake and Dagger Calf Tattoo

Image by @catieclaytor via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Message Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Calf Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

Image by @deefloriantattoos via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Skull Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Stabbed Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Grey Shaded Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Stabbed Snake and Dagger Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Back Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Arm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Stabbed Snake and Dagger Chest Tattoo

Image by @joyofinktattoos via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger with Saying Arm Tattoo

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Grey Shaded Snake and Dagger Forearm Tattoo

Image by @frankiemejiatattoo via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Dagger Chest Tattoo

Image by @vitalianomasitattoo via Instagram

The Snake and Sword Tattoo

The snake and sword tattoo style is a classic and gives a unique twist to the usual dagger tattoo. It is a popular tattoo in countries like Japan, where the sword tattoo has important symbolism.

Swords symbolize power, authority, strength, and courage. Snakes and sword tattoos show that a person is brave and courageous.

Black and Grey Snake and Sword Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Sword Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Sword Forearm Tattoo

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Black and Grey Snake and Sword Thigh Tattoo

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Black and Grey Sword and Two Snakes Chest Tattoo

Image by @barisis_tattoo via Instagram

Black Snake and Grey Sword Leg Tattoo

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Shaded Snake and Sword Forearm Tattoo

Image by @cobracustomtattoo via Instagram

Grey Snake and Sword Leg Tattoo

Image by @smash_cairns_tattoo via Instagram

Grey Shaded Snake and Sword with Thorns Tattoo

Image by @snowbunny_tattoos via Instagram

Grey Snake and Sword with Skull Forearm Tattoo

Image by @dbartattoos via Instagram

Minimalistic Snake and Sword Forearm Tattoo

Image by @beckydonnellytattoo via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Sword Thigh Tattoo

Image by @kowai_girl_tattoo via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Sword Arm Tattoo

Image by @betehumainetatouage via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Sword Forearm Tattoo

Image by @cloakanddaggerlondon via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Sword Chest Tattoo

Image by @paintedhorsetattoo via Instagram

Dagger Piercing Through a Snake Tattoo

Another twist you can give the snake and dagger tattoo is to feature a dagger stabbing a snake.

Since snakes are associated with negative aspects like temptation, sin, death, or demons, you can get this tattoo inked to symbolize how you overcame obstacles and tough times in life.

Dagger Stabbed in Snake Head Leg Tattoo

Image by @devinchedour via Instagram

Black Dagger Stabbed in Snake Head Leg Tattoo

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Traditional Dagger Stabbed in Snake Head Forearm Tattoo

Image by @ngaiii via Instagram

Colorful Dagger Stabbed in Snake Head Ribs Tattoo

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Black and Grey Dagger Stabbed in Snake Head Forearm Tattoo

Image by @whiterabbitsofia via Instagram

Black and Grey Dagger Stabbed in Snake Head Forearm Tattoo

Image by @restless.tattooer via Instagram

Dagger Stabbed in Snake and Drops of Blood Forearm Tattoo

Image by @rye_gregg_tattoos via Instagram

Pierced Snake Head with Dagger Tattoo

Image by @blacklinesmattertattoo via Instagram

Grey Snake Pierced by Dagger Forearm Tattoo

Image by @riksharptattoos via Instagram

Colored Serpent Stabber Tattoo

Image by @lewismckechnie via Instagram

Colorful Snake and Dagger Head Tattoo

Image by @jakedelbene via Instagram

Dagger Pieced in Snake and Drops of Blood Arm Tattoo

Image by @johnlemonnyc via Instagram

Pierced Snake by Dagger and Drops of Blood Arm Tattoo

Image by @victor_aka_chili via Instagram

Dagger Stabbed in Snake and Heart Leg Tattoo

Image by @42tattoomemphis via Instagram

Dagger Piercing Snake Head Arm Tattoo

Image by @bobeustattoo via Instagram

Traditional Snake Head Pierced by Dagger Tattoo

Image by @jcridlin.tattoo via Instagram

Flower and Snake Head Pierced by Dagger Arm Tattoo

Image by @artsbylou via Instagram

Flowers and Snake Head Pierced by Dagger Tattoo

Image by @handstyletattoos via Instagram

Snake and Knife Tattoos

Replacing the dagger with a knife is a great way to give your snake and dagger tattoo a unique meaning. Here are a few cool snake and knife tattoo ideas to try.

Colorful Snake and Knife Leg Tattoo

Image by @mamunter via Instagram

Black and Grey Snake and Knife Biceps Tattoo

Image by @vic.ink_ via Instagram

The snake and dagger tattoo meaning is diverse, as discussed above. All you have to do is select what you like from the list and find a great tattoo artist who can recreate the designs.

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