Kaa the python slithers through The Jungle Book with his hypnotic eyes and sinister charm. This sneaky serpent tried to make a meal out of Mowgli more than once, using his mesmerizing gaze to lure prey into his coils. Today, we’ll learn how to draw Kaa from the animated film.
Sketching Kaa from The Jungle Book
This tutorial walks you through 14 steps to draw Kaa, capturing his sly expression and coiled body in the classic Disney animation style!
Kaa’s Appearance Details
- Large yellow eyes with heavy eyelids and slit pupils
- Flat, broad head with prominent brow ridge
- Devious smirk showing his cunning personality
- Forked black tongue sticking out
- Brown scales on top with darker oval markings
- Cream-colored segmented belly
- Long body coiled in loops at the base
- Tapered tail tip visible in the coils
Kaa’s serpentine form offers excellent practice for drawing curved, flowing shapes. For more Jungle Book characters, try to draw Shere Khan for another villain, or sketch the friendly Baloo for contrast.
Step Color Guide
Follow along with each step using this color reference system:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Kaa: Complete Tutorial
Post Your Kaa Drawing!
That wraps up how to draw Kaa from The Jungle Book. How did your hypnotic python turn out? Drop a comment with your thoughts, and if you shared your artwork on social media, leave a link below! We all love seeing different interpretations of this sneaky character. Quick question for Jungle Book fans: do you find Kaa more creepy or more comedic in the animated film?