Scary dream, please interpret?

Question

What does being bitten by a snake mean? I used to have that dream a lot as a child, now, not so much, but when I do have it, it seems very disturbing.

Answer 1

To see a snake or be bitten by one in your dream, signifies hidden fears and worries that are threatening you.  Your dream may be alerting you to something in your waking life that you are not aware of or that has not yet surfaced.

The snake may also be seen as phallic and thus symbolize dangerous and forbidden sexuality.

The snake may also refer to a person around you who is callous, ruthless, and can't be trusted.

As a positive symbol, snakes represent transformation, knowledge and wisdom. It is indicative of self-renewal and positive changes.

Answer 2

The snake is a powerful dream symbol, associated with the feminine, healing and spirituality. Being bitten by a snake in a dream is actually positive, meaning you are accepting all parts of your nature as you grow into a stronger person. If you dream about you or an animal attacking, wrestling with or trying to kill a snake, you will have to defend your reputation against nasty gossip. If the attempt to kill the snake was successful in your dream, you will succeed against all hostilities.