Sharp-eyed viewers also noticed that the snake has a tiny tattoo on his tail: a slingshot with a line through it. This is a visual gag confirming that even the wildlife is tired of the birds being launched at things.
A lonely, underestimated lab snake escapes a life of boredom and becomes an unlikely hero when he helps the birds and pigs navigate the treacherous snake-infested tunnels beneath Snake Island.
The snakes in the sequel primarily appear in the subplot involving the three hatchlings—Zoe, Vincent, and Samantha—who accidentally lose Zoe’s younger sisters (still in their eggs) to the ocean.
Silver thanks Ziggy. He admits, “I’ve never been outside before. I didn’t even know I could do things.” Red apologizes for dismissing him. Ziggy cries happy tears (which sizzle on his scales).
While snakes are traditional predators of birds in nature (and were minor antagonists in the first film), The Angry Birds Movie 2 reframes them as relatable characters with their own family bonds.
While The Angry Birds Movie 2 primarily belongs to Red, Silver, and Zeta, the snake remains the secret weapon of the franchise. He represents a shift in animated comedy: the supporting character who doesn’t want to support. He doesn't have a redemption arc. He doesn't learn a lesson. He just wants to sunbathe.