In Indian mythology, Nagas (half-human, half-serpent beings) are frequently depicted in romantic or erotic contexts. They are seen as symbols of fertility and masculinity , and many regional beliefs involve women avoiding dead or living snakes during pregnancy to prevent spiritual "visualizing" of these masculine forces.

Japanese media has a long tradition of snake yokai (like the nure-onna or hebi-onna ). For male snake-men, the standout is .