Snivy (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Snivy may be based on ''{{wp|Oxybelis fulgidus}}'', a slender snake with a pointed head that inhabits Central America and South America. Its color scheme resembles ''{{wp|Opheodrys aestivus}}'', the North American grass snake that is likely the namesake of Snivy's species designation. The Pokémon's combination of snake- and lizard-like features is also similar to that of the {{wp|skink}}, more specifically the {{wp|Neoseps}}. Neoseps heavily resemble snakes but have small, stubby legs. Its head and general body shape, as well as its protrusions on its shoulders, may be based on the {{wp|birds of paradise flowers}} or {{wp|Heliconia|false birds of paradise}}. Snivy and its evolutionary line may also be based on the {{wp|Serpent (Bible)|Serpent}} in the {{wp|Garden of Eden|Garden of Eden story}} from the {{wp|Old Testament}}. {{wp|God in Christianity|God}} had cursed the serpent to crawl on its belly and lose its legs for leading mankind to sin. Snivy's {{a|Antagonist|hidden ability}} also suggests this.

Snivy could possibly be a combination of ''snake'', ''snide'', ''sly'' and ''ivy''. It may also come from ''snark'', a snide remark, or ''snicker'', a sly or snide laugh. Also, it may come from ''envy'', one of the {{wp|seven deadly sins}}, possibly as a reference towards its possible origin. Tsutarja is possibly derived from ツタ ''tsuta'', {{wp|Parthenocissus tricuspidata|Japanese ivy}}, and 蛇 ''ja'', snake.