No default posture.
No default orientation.
No default tincture.
See also: Serpent in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.
A cross with snakes issuant from each arm. Default orientation: crosswise. No proper coloration.
Source: A System of Heraldry (Page 113). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: A System of Heraldry. Artist unknown. (Page 113.)
A cross with snakes issuant from each arm. Default orientation: crosswise. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
A hybrid monster constructed from the front half of a lion and the tail end of a serpent. Default posture unknown. No proper coloration.
Adapted from Catalogue des Très Illustres Grands-Maistres de France. Artist: Iago ab Adam.
Artist: Iago ab Adam. Adapted from Catalogue des Très Illustres Grands-Maistres de France.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Armorial de Waignart (MS 251, folio 375r). Artist: Pierre Waignart. .
Source: Armorial de Waignart. Artist: Pierre Waignart. (MS 251, folio 375r.)
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration. The dragon-like head shown here is typical of early depictions of serpents.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin from a mosaic of the arms of the Visconti family of Milan.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin from a mosaic of the arms of the Visconti family of Milan.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher (Folio 18v). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher. Artist unknown. (Folio 18v.)
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed).
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration. The dragon-like head shown here is typical of early depictions of serpents. This arrangement with a serpent azure or vert is restricted as a badge of the Visconti family of Milan, where it is known as the “biscione.”
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin froma mosaic of the arms of the Visconti family.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin froma mosaic of the arms of the Visconti family.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration. This arrangement with a serpent azure or vert is restricted as a badge of the Visconti family of Milan, where it is known as the “biscione.”
Source: Two Tudor Books of Arms (From page 37). Artist: Robert Cooke. .
Source: Two Tudor Books of Arms. Artist: Robert Cooke. (From page 37.)
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Scheibler Armorial (Arms of Elchingen, folio 88). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Scheibler Armorial. Artist unknown. (Arms of Elchingen, folio 88.)
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher (Folio 26r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher. Artist unknown. (Folio 26r.)
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: The Elements of Armories (Page 45). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: The Elements of Armories. Artist unknown. (Page 45.)
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher (Folio 26r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Robin Tanenbaum.
Source: Sammelband Mehrerer Wappenbücher. Artist unknown. (Folio 26r.) Adapted by Robin Tanenbaum.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Myfanwy ferch Rhiannon. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist: Myfanwy ferch Rhiannon. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. . License: CC BY-NC-SA; commercial use requires permission
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. License: CC BY-NC-SA; commercial use requires permission.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Schlesisches Wappenbuch. Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Source: Schlesisches Wappenbuch. Artist unknown. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Smith's Ordinary. Artist: William Smith. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
Source: Smith's Ordinary. Artist: William Smith. Adapted by Iago ab Adam.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed) ( (attributed),attributed). Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed). Adapted by Vémundr Syvursson.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Michael der Gross von Bergen.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Funeral Arms and Commissions for Visitations (Page 112). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Funeral Arms and Commissions for Visitations. Artist unknown. (Page 112.)
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin. License: CC BY-NC-SA; commercial use requires permission
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Þórý Veðardóttir. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin. License: CC BY-NC-SA; commercial use requires permission.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: The Stammbuch of Eberhard Werll (Folio 107r). Artist: Unknown Illustrator. Adapted by Groza Novgorodskaia.
Source: The Stammbuch of Eberhard Werll. Artist unknown. (Folio 107r.) Adapted by Groza Novgorodskaia.
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Insignia Nobilium Veronensium, Vicentinorum (From the arms of Brognoniga, folio 12). Artist: Unknown Illustrator.
Source: Insignia Nobilium Veronensium, Vicentinorum. Artist unknown. (From the arms of Brognoniga, folio 12.)
A snake. May be blazoned a “viper,” a “snake,” or any period variety of snake. No default posture. No proper coloration.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
Source: Book of Traceable Heraldic Art. Artist: Ræv Kolfinnsson.
