Tec-9 | Snek-9 (Battle-Scarred)

The Tec-9 | Snek-9 (Battle-Scarred) is the most beaten-up, and cheapest, version of this coral-snake-inspired Mil-Spec finish. It's the entry point for anyone chasing the lowest possible price.

Design

PTP designed the Snek-9 with coral snake markings in mind, laying red and yellow bands across the Tec-9's body. The flavor text "If red meets yellow, you're a dead fellow" nods to the same warning coloration the reptile theme draws from.

Tec-9 | Snek-9 (Battle-Scarred) Float and Wear

Battle-Scarred is the roughest grade the Snek-9 reaches, and since this finish has no float cap, it can run all the way to a full 1.00. Expect heavy scratching, dulled color, and significant paint loss across the bands, though the red and yellow contrast still keeps the design identifiable.

Tec-9 | Snek-9 Rarity

The Snek-9 holds Mil-Spec Grade rarity, the blue and most common tier a weapon case can produce. It sits below every rarer grade found in the Horizon Case.

Tec-9 | Snek-9 Case and Collection

Part of The Horizon Collection, the Snek-9 originates from the Horizon Case released with A New Horizon in August 2018. Mil-Spec skins make up about 79.92% of that case's outcomes as a group, and since the case is no longer active, Battle-Scarred copies are now mainly picked up through the market.

Tec-9 | Snek-9 Patterns

Because the coral-snake bands are identical on every copy, there's no paint-seed lottery and no "blue gem" version to search for on the Snek-9. Wear and float remain the only distinguishing factors.

StatTrak & Souvenir

This finish exists as a regular finish and a StatTrak version, the latter permanently tracking confirmed kills once it starts counting. No Souvenir version was ever produced, since that variant comes strictly from Major-tournament packages, and this finish has never appeared in one.

Tec-9 | Snek-9 Price

Battle-Scarred is the cheapest grade of the Snek-9, sitting at the bottom of its price ladder below Well-Worn. It's the pick for buyers who want the coral-snake look for as little as possible. It's available to buy on Skin.Land with instant delivery and no hidden fees.

FAQ

Is the Battle-Scarred Snek-9 still identifiable in-game?

Yes — despite the heavy wear, the red-and-yellow contrast of the coral-snake bands keeps the design readable at a glance, even with significant scratching and paint loss across the body.

Why can the Snek-9 look rougher at Battle-Scarred than some other skins?

Because this finish has no float cap, its float can reach a full 1.00, letting Battle-Scarred copies show heavier wear than skins that are capped below the maximum.

What's the cheapest way to own a Snek-9?

Battle-Scarred sits at the lowest point on the price ladder, making it the go-to grade for buyers prioritizing budget over surface condition.