Bite Me
Water-snake place mat, $32, and napkin ring, $10, at Global Table.
Global Table
107 Sullivan St.; 212-431-5839

Also available at globaltable.com.

Chain Gang
Roberto Vascon faux-python bag, $150 at Henri Bendel.
Henri Bendel
712 Fifth Ave.; 212-247-1100

Cow Town
Embossed calfskin envelope by Graphic Image, $38 at Barneys New York.
Barneys New York
660 Madison Ave.; 212-826-8900

Get the Point?
Men’s python loafers, $690 at Dolce & Gabbana.
Dolce & Gabbana
825 Madison Ave.; 212-249-4100

Belt Parkway
Natural python zigzag stitch belt, $55 at East of Eden Leathers.
East of Eden Leathers
888-469-7238

For more information, see eastofedenleathers.com.

Hissy Fit
Gold python crisscross sandal with green snake, $675 at Gucci.
Gucci
Multiple locations. See store profile.

For more information, see gucci.com.

Know When to Fold ’Em
Python-print cowhide Taxi Wallet, $60 at Kate’s Paperie.
Kate’s Paperie
561 Broadway; 888-941-9169

Also available at katespaperie.com.

Finger Food
Rhinestone snake ring by Kenneth Jay Lane, $95.
Kenneth Jay Lane
20 W. 37th St; 877-953-5264

Green With Envy
Metallic address book by Matthew Williamson for Smythson of Bond Street, $150.
Smythson of Bond Street
4 W. 57th St.; 866-769-8476

You’re Golden
Eighteen-karat-gold snake bangle bracelet with ruby eyes, by Gabriella Kiss, $1,500 at Ted Muehling.
Ted Muehling
27 Howard St.; 212-431-3825

Photographed by Joe Scafuro.

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