Snakes may be known for their slithery moves and sharp fangs, but in the world of humor, they’re packed with pun-tential! While some folks find snakes a little scary, we’re here to show you that these legless reptiles can actually be the stars of some of the silliest, giggliest, and most hiss-terical jokes around.
Whether you’re celebrating World Snake Day (July 16), putting together a classroom giggle-fest, or just looking to rattle someone’s funny bone, these jokes are family-friendly, kid-approved, and grown-up chuckle-worthy too!
So sit back, relax, and get ready to giggle with these 100+ snake jokes that are more charming than alarming. Let’s slither into the fun!
Snake Puns That’ll Coil You Up With Laughter
- What do you call a snake that works for the government?
A civil serpent! - Why are snakes so good at measuring things?
Because they have scales! - What did the snake say when offered a seat?
“Thanks, I’ll just hiss here.” - What do stylish snakes wear?
Boa ties! - Why did the cobra become a comedian?
It had killer timing and venomous punchlines. - What do you get when you cross a snake with a pie?
A python à la mode. - What kind of phone does a snake use?
A sssmartphone! - What’s a snake’s favorite subject in school?
Hiss-tory. - Why don’t snakes ever get lost?
They always follow the hiss-terical signs! - What do snakes do after a long day?
They unwind!
Knock-Knock Snake Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Adder.
Adder who?
Adder you ready to laugh? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boa.
Boa who?
Boa-ring? Not this joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hiss.
Hiss who?
Hiss me! I dare you! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Sssss.
Sssss who?
Sssssnakes don’t knock, they slither in! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Python.
Python who?
Python you a birthday gift!
Reptile Riddles & Clever Snake Questions
- What’s long, green, and sings?
Elvis Parsley. Just kidding—it’s a garter snake at karaoke! - Why don’t snakes need suitcases?
They travel light. No legs, no shoes, no problem! - How do snakes pay for things?
With scale-culated credit. - What happens when a snake gets mad?
It flips its lid and rattles on! - What’s a snake’s favorite dance move?
The slither slide. - What do you call a snake who builds houses?
A boa constructor! - Why did the snake sit on the clock?
It wanted to be on time for lunch. - What’s a snake’s favorite movie?
“The Snake Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” - How do snakes get around town?
Sidewinder scooters! - What game do snakes love the most?
Snake and Ladders, of course!
School & Zoo-Themed Snake Jokes
- What did the snake get on its report card?
Straight hiss! - Why did the teacher send the snake to detention?
Too many hiss-terruptions! - What did the student snake write in its essay?
“Hiss-tory repeats itself.” - Why did the snake bring a pencil to school?
To take note-sssss. - What do snakes do during recess?
Play hide-and-slither! - What do zookeepers say when the snakes are rowdy?
“Keep it ssssimple, snakes!” - Why did the snake visit the library?
To find hiss-terical books. - What kind of school do snakes go to?
Hisss-titutions of higher learning. - Why didn’t the snake go to music class?
It couldn’t pick up the instruments! - What’s a snake’s favorite class project?
Making a coil pot in art class!
Classic One-Liners to Rattle the Crowd
- I’m a little hiss-terious.
- Snake it ’til you make it!
- I’m coiled and ready for fun!
- Feeling fang-tastic today
- I don’t hiss around.
- If I had a dollar for every snake pun… I’d be hiss-terically rich!
- Don’t worry—I’m just rattling your cage.
- Can’t handle my snake charm? You’re not alone.
- Legless, fearless, fabulous.
- This joke has a bit of a bite.
- What do snakes eat for breakfast?
Mice Krispies! - Why did the snake cross the road?
To get to the hiss-side! - What did the snake do at the party?
He boa-gied all night long! - Why did the snake blush?
It saw someone shedding. - What do you call a snake who tells tall tales?
A sss-ly storyteller! - What’s a snake’s favorite color?
Green… or scale-gray. Depends on its mood! - What do you call a snake that’s good at math?
An adder! - What kind of music do snakes listen to?
Hiss-pop! - Why do snakes never argue?
Because they always agree to hiss-agree! - What do you get when you cross a snake with a rabbit?
A jump rope!
Slithery Bonus Jokes Just for Laughs
- I asked a snake how it’s doing. It said, “Sssensational!”
- The snake got promoted—it’s now the head of hiss-telligence.
- My snake can type… but only sssss.
- That snake just won the talent show! It’s a real hiss-ter.
- Don’t hiss at me unless you can back it up with fangs.
- My snake and I are on the same wave-length… no legs, no drama.
- My friend said he’d never own a snake. I said, “That’s hiss loss.”
- I tried to teach my snake to fetch, but it kept shedding the ball.
- When life gets tough, just coil up and hiss it out.
- If puns were venom, I’d be deadly by now.
Wrapping Up the Rattles
See? Snakes don’t have to be spooky sometimes they’re just punny little comedians in disguise. These hiss-terical snake jokes are perfect for birthday parties, classroom laughs, campfire fun, or just making someone smile on a slippery day.
So go ahead—share a joke, tell a riddle, or post that Reel with your favorite snake pun. And remember, the only thing more flexible than a snake is your sense of humor.
Stay slithery, stay silly, and keep spreading those fang-tastic laughs!