Snakes are highly charged, evocative creatures and when they slither into dreams they are an indication that the dream is not only of high importance, but also one that the dream is offering a great growth opportunity.
All dream symbols' interpretations ultimately rest upon the dreamer's own personal associations and mythologies, with dream interpretation articles and encyclopedias providing only broad brush strokes to the symbol's general meaning. However, generalities are something snake do not abide--they are equally revered and reviled by various cultures as well as individuals.
Provided here are many ideas to help the dreamer find a starting point, positive or negative, about the snake dream symbol's meaning.