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5 schools use the "Snakes" mascot.
Most common states: Arizona (2), Maryland (1), New York (1)
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If you think snakes are just slithery creatures, you might be surprised to learn that they make for some pretty cool school mascots. In the USA, there are about 5 schools that have adopted the snake as their mascot, and it's particularly popular in Arizona. The snake mascot is often associated with being tough and resilient, which are great qualities for any sports team or school spirit. For example, the Mineral County Serpents in Nevada have a legend behind their name, tied to a mythical serpent named Cecil that's said to haunt Walker Lake. This adds a layer of intrigue and local pride to their mascot. So, next time you hear about a school with a snake mascot, remember they're prob embracing strength and a bit of mystique [ICON_snake].
Hear how the Snakes fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Snakes banner across Arizona. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Kai Kim
Arizona Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Arizona. With 2 schools per million residents, the Snakes is part of daily conversations here.”
Phoenix Diaz
Arizona Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Snakes delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Riley Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
5 schools in our database use the Snakes mascot across 4 states.
The Snakes shows up most in Arizona (2), Maryland (1), and New York (1). Az also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Snakes as a Animal and Reptile mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Snakes most often (4 schools). Other (1) also feature this mascot.