Capturing a snake is understood as the act of subduing a hidden enmity. The root of the name implies a winding or deceptive motion, which this dream settles by bringing that motion to a halt. This dream is read as the successful containment of a threat, rather than the avoidance of it.
The mastery over a malice is found when the grip is placed behind the skull. A person finds that a threat is met with a strength that prevents the strike. The danger is neutralized by the very hand that encounters it.
A venomous snake adds the weight of immediate lethality to the dream. The danger is felt as a strike that can wound the very foundation of a life.
A black snake brings the quality of darkness to the encounter. This shade marks the treachery as something hidden in the shadows.
Grabbing a snake by the head or holding a snake by the head signifies a total command over the source of the trouble. This specific placement ensures that the capacity for harm is removed.
A big snake increases the scale of the deception. The enmity being managed is of a significant or heavy nature.
Someone catching a snake indicates that the resolution of the enmity comes from an external source. The containment of the threat is an act performed by another.
Handling snakes or catching snakes shifts the focus to a broader field of opposition. The dream then concerns the management of multiple or surrounding plots.
For its more general meaning: Dream about a snake
I dreamed about having a pet snake Locked up that escaped and was wrapped around my boyfriend while I went to look for help to find out he had escaped the snake when I came back
Dear Reader,
Your dream points at integration, potentials and value. This dream suggests there is some emotions that you need to release and integrate into your daily life. You have acknowledged your hidden potential. If you are one of those who value fidelity in a couple, this is your moment.
They backed away and then the snake slithered out of my arm and went away. I remember sliding my hand down my arm as to not have any slimy stuff left behind. And that was it.
Dear Reader,
Your dream refers to problems, past and person. This dream signals you are worrying over some issue or problem. There are feelings from the past which you need to acknowledge and recognize. You may be having difficulties with how to handle or deal with a certain situation or person.
I had a dream that someone gave my husband a bag of snails and one big python which was among the snails and the snake was fighting with the snails. So in the dream, my got scared and threw the snake away and the snake became aggressive. What does this dream means?
Dear Reader,
Your dream suggests position, control and personal matters. This dream symbolises you may be promoted to a coveted position. You are in control of your subconscious and aspects that you were once afraid of. You are evaluating and assessing your personal relationship.
I dreamt that I and my boyfriend went snake hunting and he caught four huge snakes and he killed it I was scared as some point but I kept following him
Dear Reader,
Your dream is senses, negligence and prestige. This dream expresses you are longing for the sense to belong and to be accepted. You are neglecting aspects of your own self. You are destined to a position of power, wealth and prestige.
I saw myself getting into a clean water.after getting out of that watery my lefthand thumb turned into a snake and it got back into the water.what does this dream mean?
Dear Reader,
Your dream is an indication for positiveness, approaches and fulfillment. This dream signals many positive energies are pouring over you now that spring is bringing some sunshine. You need to approach an issue or emotion head on. There are some needs you are trying to fulfill.
I had a dream where I was told to hold a black snake as I was moving we found another and my friend tried to kill it and it bit him on the face that’s how I threw the one I was holding down and it started coming closer to me that’s how I woke up
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a signal for involvement, direction and senses. This dream states you are involved in some insider information. You need to reconsider the direction in your life and to rethink the path you are taking. Your sense of power is being threatened or compromised.
In my dream I had gone to heaven and was being shown the place I would live when I die, a big beautiful modern house. A little boy who I knew was my son ran out to me and jumped into my arms. I ruffled his hair and set him down and turned back to god who had no physical form just light, he gave me a small ball of fire and light (my soul I think) and a small green snake in a clear sphere and then pushed me back out and I woke up.
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a symbol for connection, enlightenment and dominance. This dream hints the connection between the spiritual and your daily life will be closer than ever before. You have reached a new level of maturity or spiritual enlightenment. You are too dominating or too overbearing.
My husband dreamt of me giving a brown snake as a gift for him and the snake was very tame
Dear Reader,
Your dream signifies personality, information and pride. This dream suggests others may be afraid to approach you because of your highly charged personality. You are gathering various aspects, components or tidbits of knowledge, information, or ideas. You have changed into someone who you are not proud of.
I dreamt I was in a room holding bunch of snakes with my left hand and searching something about snakes with my right hand. Suddenly the snakes started fighting for their freedoms. They started getting out of my left hand and I was planning to run out of the room, lock it and find someone to kill all the snakes. They didn’t hurt me while getting out of my hand and I saw a yellow snake(they are of different colors)
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a premonition for good things, routine and readiness. This dream hints someone can give you very good ideas to make everything easier. You need some variety from your daily routine. You are not ready to address your emotions directly.
I dreamt of opening a door/ cupboard and a person standing next to me said to open this white bag. Inside it was a big black python. He said that’s the python is for me to help me. I felt scared and surprised to see it. But it did not harm me
Dear Reader,
Your dream points at insights, person and standards. This dream expresses you have gained some insight and knowledge into an issue or situation. Some person or situation is adding chaos to your emotional life. You are measuring yourself against other’s standards.