Snivy (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Snivy may be based on a variety of {{wp|vine snake}} species, snakes with green scales and a pointed nose that live in the Americas and Southeast Asia. Its color scheme resembles that of the {{wp|rough green snake}}, 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|Neoseps|Florida sand skink}}, which heavily resembles snakes but has 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}}. [[Ken Sugimori]] has said that Snivy's personality was meant to be similar to that of European (particularly French) royalty, specifically mentioning ''{{wp|The Rose of Versailles}}'' anime as inspiration.