Snake Physiology

Power to use the abilities of snakes. Variation of Reptilian Physiology.

Also Called

 * Snake Mimicry/Form
 * Serpent Mimicry/Physiology/Form
 * Serpentine Mimicry/Physiology/Form

Capabilities
User with this ability either is or can mimic/transform into snakes.

Applications

 * Body Shedding
 * Burrowing
 * Camouflage
 * Climbing
 * Constriction
 * Crushing
 * Dermal Armor/Scale Manifestation
 * Enhanced Agility
 * Enhanced Flexibility/Elasticity
 * Enhanced Bite
 * Elastic Jaws
 * Enhanced Lung Capacity
 * Enhanced Smell
 * Enhanced Strength
 * Matter Ingestion
 * Poison Generation
 * Prehensile Tongue
 * Regenerative Healing Factor
 * Seismic Sense
 * Speed Swimming
 * Venomous Fangs

Variations

 * Boidae Physiology (boas): Constriction, Crushing, Enhanced Strength
 * Colubridae Physiology (typical snakes)
 * Elapidae Physiology (seasnakes, cobras, adders, kraits, mambas, etc): Venomous Fangs, Environmental Adaptation
 * Pythonidae Physiology (pythons): Constriction, Crushing, Enhanced Strength
 * Viperidae Physiology (vipers): Venomous Fangs

Mythical snakes:
 * See Also Legendary serpents
 * Amphisbaena Physiology: Multiple Heads, Venomous Fangs
 * Basilisk Physiology
 * Feathered Serpent Physiology: Air Manipulation, Enhanced Wisdom, Flight, Human Disguise, Knowledge Manipulation
 * Naga Physiology
 * Sea serpent Physiology: Aquatic Adaptation, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Condition

Associations

 * Animal Imitation
 * Animal Morphing
 * Egg Manipulation

Snake is associated with great number of mystical and supernatural abilities and connections in mythology and folklore, thus user with this power may have access to: Body Shedding, Clairvoyance up to Nigh-Omniscience. Earth Manipulation, Fertility/Creative Life Force, Guardianship, Healing, Semi-Immortality/Immortality, Shapeshifting

Known Users
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 * Medusa (Greek Mythology)
 * Nāga (Hinduism/Buddhism)
 * Snake demons (Japanese, Chinese & Korean Mythology)
 * Yuxa (Tatar Folklore)
 * Leviathan (Christianity)
 * Ouroboros (Egyptian & Greek Mythology)
 * Hydra (Greek Mythology)
 * Quetzalcoatl (Aztec Mythology)
 * Jörmungandr (Norse Mythology)

Literature

 * Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter)
 * Logrus (Chronicles of Amber)
 * Glait (Chronicles of Amber)
 * Jaji (Sea of Patchwork Cats)

Films

 * Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter)
 * Viper (The Wolverine)
 * Piranhaconda (Piranhaconda)

Western Television

 * Mara (Doctor Who)
 * Constrictor (Heroes)
 * Machida (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
 * Serpentina (Power Rangers: Mystic Force)

Eastern Television

 * Halimaw na Ahas (Kidlat)

Western Animation

 * Doctor Viper (Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron)
 * Ssserpent (Ben 10: Alien Force/Ultimate Alien)
 * Cedric (W.I.T.C.H.)
 * Snake Men (Masters of the Universe)
 * King Hiss (Masters of the Universe)
 * Serpentine (Lego Ninjago)
 * Bio-Constrictor (Max Steel)

Comic Books

 * Copperhead (DC)
 * Whisper A'Daire (DC)
 * Jormungand (Marvel)

Manga/Anime

 * Kinana/Cuberos (Fairy Tail)
 * Medusa Gorgon (Soul Eater)
 * Orochimaru (Naruto/Naruto: Shippuden)
 * Kabuto Yakushi (Naruto/Naruto: Shippuden)
 * Boa Sandersonia (One Piece)
 * Boa Marigold (One Piece)
 * Ayame (Fruit Basket)
 * Princess Snake (Dragon Ball)
 * Snivy (Pokemon)
 * Servine (Pokemon)
 * Serperior (Pokemon)
 * Seviper (Pokemon)
 * Ekans (Pokemon)
 * Arbok (Pokemon)
 * Onix (Pokemon)
 * Steelix (Pokemon)
 * Dunsparce (Pokemon)
 * Hubmon (Digimon)
 * Sandiramon (Digimon)
 * Seadramon (Digimon)
 * Quetzalmon (Digimon)
 * BioQuetzalmon (Digimon)
 * Cyan Sung-Sun (Bleach)
 * Miia (Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou)
 * Jedun (Zatch Bell)
 * Serpenoid (Bakugan)
 * Rattleoid (Bakugan)
 * Wannie-Wannie/Nyorori (Eto Rangers)
 * Najimi Ajimu (Medaka Box); with Caterpillar Waist (Biological Skill)

Video Games

 * Rattly (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)
 * Lyrics (Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric)
 * Scylla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
 * Snowager (Neopets)
 * Lamias (MonsterQuest)
 * Echidnas (Monsterquest)
 * Medusas (MonsterQuest)
 * Rattle Shake (Skylanders SWAP FORCE)

Other

 * Erpain the Python (Super Smash Adventures)}}