Printable Snake Mask

printable snake mask for kids

Sleek, scaled and one of the most diverse groups of reptiles on the planet - our printable snake mask is the perfect all-rounder for reptile themes! From the garden grass snake to the Amazon anaconda, snakes come in every size and colour imaginable, and this mask captures that sinuous, scaled essence brilliantly. Perfect for reptiles school plays, jungle and garden habitat classroom projects, World Book Day, birthday parties, and slithering imaginative play.

The snake mask is the starting point from which children can explore the full reptile collection - from the harmless non-venom version to the cobra, rattlesnake and boa constrictor. A versatile reptile classic that works for every age and occasion. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Snakes!

  • Snakes smell with their tongues - the forked tongue collects scent molecules from the air and delivers them to the Jacobson's organ in the roof of the mouth, which processes the information as directional smell.
  • They have no eyelids and therefore cannot blink or close their eyes - instead, their eyes are protected by a transparent scale called a brille or spectacle, which is shed along with the rest of the skin.
  • Snakes can unhinge their lower jaw - the two halves of the lower jaw are connected by elastic ligaments and can spread apart independently, allowing snakes to swallow prey many times wider than their head.
  • There are around 3,700 species of snake in the world - only about 600 are venomous, and fewer than 200 are capable of causing serious harm to humans. Most snakes are entirely harmless.
  • The reticulated python is the world's longest snake - individuals have been reliably measured at over 6 metres, and unconfirmed reports suggest some may reach 7 metres or more.