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Reptiles tattoos in Japan
Reptile tattoos are a collection of works depicting reptiles such as snakes and turtles. On tattooers.jp, amphibian frog designs are also included in this category. You can find designs where a snake's body is wrapped around an arm or leg, or works that intricately depict scale and shell patterns.
337 works on tattooers.jp
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Artists with the most reptiles work
- ALIEN TATTOO KOBE / KiHyogo · 16 works
- HoritakeTokyo · 9 works
- KOTAROTokyo · 9 works
- SatoshiTokyo · 8 works
- AkiraAichi · 8 works
- HoriakiChiba · 8 works
- Manabu ShinshuNagano · 8 works
- Koji NishimuraHyogo · 7 works
Questions
Are snakes the most common reptile tattoo?
On tattooers.jp (as of October 25, 2026), snakes are the most common with 225 designs, followed by frogs with 43 and turtles with 19. On each respective page, you can view only the designs of that specific creature.
What styles are reptile tattoos done in?
Snakes are depicted in a wide range of styles, including Japanese traditional (wabori), Old School, Blackwork, and Fineline. The patterns of scales and shells are areas where differences in artistic style are easily expressed through shading (bokashi) and line fineness.
What if I want a snake wrapped around my body?
The required area changes depending on where the snake wraps around your arm or leg and where its head is placed. Discuss the placement with an artist, including how it will look from the front. Visiting Japan? Send us your idea and dates through our booking form, and we'll match you with an artist whose work fits.