What Is The Snake Bet (Red Snake) In Roulette

Roulette can appear confusing at first, especially when you come across betting patterns that are not shown as standard options on the table. One example is the Snake Bet, sometimes called the Red Snake. 

This guide explains what that term means, how the bet is placed, and how it works in common UK roulette games. The aim is to give you clear, factual information so you understand how this betting pattern fits within roulette rules, how payouts are calculated, and why it does not change the underlying nature of the game.

What Is The Snake Bet In Roulette?

The Snake Bet is a betting pattern, not an official roulette bet type. It is created by placing multiple Straight Up bets on specific numbers rather than using a single outside bet.

A Straight Up bet means staking on one individual number. In the Snake Bet, you place the same stake on each of the following 12 numbers: 1, 5, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 23, 27, 30, 32, and 34. These numbers are all red on a standard roulette wheel.

In UK casinos and online roulette games, this pattern must be placed manually by selecting each number on the table layout. It is not a built-in betting option. The total stake is the sum of all individual number bets, so a £1 stake on each number results in a £12 total wager.

Why Is It Called The Red Snake Bet?

The name comes from the layout of the numbers on the roulette table. When these 12 red numbers are traced in order, they form a winding shape that resembles a snake.

The term “Red Snake” simply reflects two characteristics of the pattern:

• Every number in the sequence is red.
• The visual shape created on the betting grid looks like a curved line.

There is no verified historical or cultural meaning behind the name, and it does not affect how the bet performs.

Red Snake Roulette Bet Odds

This explanation refers to European roulette, which is the most common version in the UK. European roulette uses a single zero wheel with 37 pockets, numbered from 0 to 36.

Because the Snake Bet covers 12 numbers, the probability of one of them being selected on a single spin is 12 out of 37. This is the same mathematical coverage as a Dozen bet, even though the way the bet is placed is different.

Each spin of the wheel is independent. Previous results do not influence future outcomes, and the arrangement of numbers in a pattern does not alter the house edge built into the game.

Red Snake Roulette Payout

Each number in the Snake Bet is a Straight Up bet. In European roulette, a Straight Up bet pays 35 to 1, meaning a winning £1 bet returns £36 in total, including the original stake.

If you place £1 on all 12 Snake numbers, your total stake is £12. When one of those numbers lands:

• The winning number returns £36.
• The remaining 11 £1 bets do not return anything.
• The overall return is £36 from a £12 stake, which is £24 above the amount wagered.

This payout structure does not change the expected return of the game. The same house edge applies as it does to all standard roulette bets in European roulette.

Does The Snake Bet Increase Your Chances of Winning?

The Snake Bet does not change the mathematical characteristics of roulette. Covering 12 numbers using individual bets offers the same probability as covering 12 numbers with a Dozen bet, even though the betting method and payout structure differ.

The higher individual payout of a Straight Up bet is offset by the fact that multiple stakes are placed at once. The outcome still depends on a random wheel spin, and no betting pattern can alter that randomness or remove the house edge.

Roulette is a game of chance. Results cannot be predicted, and there is no approach that produces consistent outcomes over time.

When playing roulette, it may help to decide in advance how much you are comfortable spending and to view each spin as independent of previous ones. UK roulette games can vary by provider, so checking the game rules, wheel type, and paytable before placing bets can give you a clearer picture of how a specific game operates.

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*All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to these games are subject to change at any time. Game features mentioned may not be available in some jurisdictions.

**The information provided in this blog is intended for educational purposes and should not be construed as betting advice or a guarantee of success. Always gamble responsibly.