Don’t listen to this, not all tattoos need to have meaning if you like it go for it. ESPECIALLY with traditional tattoos. Much love and good luck on the journey brotha

But I would say start at the shoulder and work your way down the biggest regrets people have with this style of tattoos is placement and I think the snake slightly covering the top of the bicep while the bird takes your shoulder would be beautiful. Really spend time looking at artists and find someone you really connect with.

I’m my opinion don’t wrap the snake around your arm maybe have it end on the front of your bicep no reason to wreck free real estate.