10 Best CS2 Animal Skins (Reptiles, etc.)

If you’re an animal lover who watches wildlife shorts between CS2 matches, or sometimes feel an urge to unleash your inner beast in a match, this article is for you. Today, we’re going to talk about animal-themed CS2 skins. Nature-inspired cosmetics are surprisingly varied, and it's easy to find something that reflects your playstyleOur list of CS2 animal skins is not based solely on prices and rarity so that all players can find something that suits their preferences and budget.

The prices included are current as of April 2024, when the article was written, and may change over time!

M4A4 | Howl

We’re starting our list of the best Counter-Strike 2 animal skins with a true legend. Howl’s popularity is a result of a notorious story from the game’s past. The thing is that the skin’s creator used someone else’s artwork to create the rifle’s design, and Valve realized it only when Howl was already added to the game in the “The Hunt Begins” update in 2014. Thus, they had to do the job of overhauling the skin and changing its rarity. Instead of deleting existing Howls from the game, the developers instead made it impossible to obtain the gun through in-game means. Naturally, the price of this rifle on the secondary market skyrocketed.

From a visual perspective, M4A4 | Howl is a red-black rifle with an image of a burning howling hellhound. By the looks of this gun, you can tell that it best suits aggressive riflers who eliminate enemies before they even have time to react. So, if you’re a player with a style similar to b1t or coldzera (and have the money to spare), Howl is 100% for you.

Animal / finish: Wolf / Red tints on a black background

Price:  $3,199.53 (WW) — $5,500 (FN)

ST:  $10,646 (WW) — $12,626 (FN)

AWP | Atheris

We continue our list of the best animal skins in Counter-Strike 2 with one of the most beautiful yet affordable guns in the game. AWP | Atheris was released on March 13th, 2019, with the Prisma Case. The striking image of the ready to strike viper and the bright green lines on the scope and the tip of the gun give the rifle a vicious look. This skin best suits proactive AWPers who like runboosts and go above smokes for unexpected peeks, just like arboreal vipers that seek to strike the victim from the tree tops.

Animal / finish: Bush viper / Blue-and-gray background, bright green edges.

Price:  $1.67 (BS) — $11.39 (FN)

ST:  $3.79 (BS) — $32.36 (FN)

MAC-10 | Monkeyflage

Speaking of tree tops—the area is a natural habitat for monkeys, who are the undeniable kings of this biome. Thus, the next entry on our list of the best CS2 animal skins  couldn’t be anything else than MAC-10 | Monkeyflage. This item was introduced on July 1st, 2022, as a part of the Recoil Case. MAC-10 is one of those weapons you typically buy to overwhelm your opponents with fast-paced pushes using run-n-gun tactics. MAC-10 rushes with 5 bodies pushing forward and jumping around make your opponents feel like they messed with the wrong gang—like messing with monkeys in their habitat.

Animal / finish: Monkeys / Dusty brown and gray trees and leaves.

Price:  $0.03 (BS) — $0.20 (FN)

ST:  $0.07 (BS) — $0.62 (FN)

AK-47 | Jaguar

There is an animal that even the most feared primates try to avoid at all costs, but sometimes they can’t. If you’re an experienced CS player who stays calm in every situation, AK 47 | Jaguar, one of the top animal skins in CS2, is your go-to. This skin was released on July 10th, 2014, with the aptly named “Summer is heating up” update. It depicts a jaguar creeping through the jungle, preparing to attack unaware prey. The target mark in the cat’s eye seems to warn the opponents that they are being watched and that the strike will be swift and deadly.

Animal / finish: Jaguar / minimalist silhouette on a camo background

Price:  $27.32 (BS) — $169.67 (FN)

ST:  $67.12 (BS) — $413.74 (FN)

SSG 08 | Blood in the Water

To discover our next entry, we need to leave treetops behind and instead plunge into ocean depths. We find the concept behind SSG 08 | Blood in the Water just brilliant—easily one of the best CS animal skins. This item was added to the game on November 8th, 2013, with the CS:GO Weapon Case 2. It depicts a Great White tracking prey by the smell of blood. All Counter-Strike players know that a single SSG 08 body shot takes about 70% of hp, making players “bleed,” and leaving blood tracers behind them. The one who got tagged becomes easy prey in a server full of hungry sharks.

Animal / finish: Shark / Blood patterns on an ivory background

Price:  $36.73 (FT) — $50.59 (FN)

ST:  $122.68 (FT) — $300.97 (FN)

USP-S | Caiman

The next skin on our list is the cute USP-S | Caiman. It has a bright, catchy design portraying a small caiman’s head in a minimalist style. Despite a whimsy design, the sharp look of this cold-blooded reptile is an apt reminder of how deadly a USP-S can be on pistol rounds—one strike can drag an opponent into the abyss. With a terracotta handle contrasting with the black body of a pistol, the caiman’s silhouette can become a good companion for confident, intelligent players.

Animal / finish: Caiman / minimalist image of the reptile silhouette / black body, terracotta handle

Price:  $37.29 (WW) — $51.01 (FN)

ST:  $46.55 (WW) — $95.04 (FN)

AUG | Chameleon

For the next skin on our list, we’ve chosen another reptile-themed item with a great concept that also suits the weapon it is designed for. We’re talking about AUG | Chameleon. The skin came out on February 20th, 2014, as a part of the “The Rise of Operation Phoenix” update. The artwork is simple, yet it tells much about the game style with AUG—a chameleon chilling on a branch casually catching an insect with his long tongue, just like AUG players catch opponents off-guard in long-range engagements.

Animal / finish: Chameleon / dark green-painted abstract geometric background

Price:  $2.48 (BS) — $3.87 (FN)

ST:  $9.31 (BS) — $18.12 (FN)

AWP | Hyper Beast

AWP | Hyper Beast is a classic skin designed by a community member frontaLOBE. It was introduced on May 26th, 2015, and can be found in the Falchion Case. The artwork is lively and vibrant, with bright green, pink, and blue parts. It depicts a fantasy-styled aggressive monster that seems to devour planets just for the sake of it. If you like fast and offensive snipers like kennyS and m0NESY, Hyper Beast is an excellent AWP skin for your collection. Moreover, it’s also very affordable. If you compare the price of a FN Hyper Beast to the cost of, for instance, AWP | Desert Hydra, you’ll get what we’re talking about.

Animal / finish: Fantasy monster / bright colorful artwork on the dark-blue abstract background

Price:  $16.60 (BS) — $77.38 (FN)

ST:  $38.91 (BS) — $213.02 (FN)

Famas | Eye of Athena

Famas | Eye of Athena is a visually appealing skin with an interesting background. The skin’s designer, GENT, blends Greek mythology and futuristic elements in a custom paint job to pay homage to the goddess Athena’s owls, a source of the divinity’s omniscience. Besides, FAMAS perfectly suits the theme of foresight—after winning pistol on the CT side, CS newcomers tend to go for M4 + armor for the second round, while wiser players prefer famas + armor and utility, anticipating a likely T rush.

Animal / finish: Owl / abstract design that combines futurism and the elements of Greek mythology

Price:  $3.17 (BS) — $10.93 (FN)

ST:  $5.01 (BS) — $26.02 (FN)

Driver Gloves | King Snake

We started our list with an “elite” hard to obtain skin, and we’re finishing it with the one just like it. Driver Gloves | King Snake were introduced on February 14th, 2018, with the “Welcome to the Clutch” update and immediately became the gloves of choice for ultimate killers who are comfortable with any weapon. One thing to note is that the bright white of this pair can be seen from far away on some maps. In higher-level games, the opposing team might get crucial info about the setup CTs are running just by gleaning a hint of white on an important callout. Also, as you can see in the pictures, the float value range doesn’t affect this skin’s looks all that much.

Animal / finish: Snake / glowing snake skin on ivory cloth

Price:  $165 (BS) — $9,607.94 (FN)