A serpent is a type of creature that is often associated with snakes. It can be described as:
- A noxious creature that creeps, hisses, or stings
- A wily, treacherous, or malicious person
- A symbol of fertility, a creative life force, and dual expression of good and evil
- A representation of rebirth, transformation, immortality, and healing
- A motif in various mythologies and religious traditions, such as the Bible, Hinduism, and Islamic thought
