The scientific name for snakes is Serpentes.
Serpentes is a suborder of the reptilian class, which includes all species of snakes. Snakes are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles that are found on every continent except Antarctica. They are characterized by their long, flexible bodies and unique adaptations such as their ability to swallow prey much larger than their own heads. There are over 3,500 known species of snakes, with a wide range of sizes, colors, and behaviors.