Pixel artist needs help from a pixel artist.

I need some help from a pixel artist to do with shaping on a rounded shaped animal, I don't need you to do anything for me, just suggest the shaping and or ways of improvement. Post here if you believe you'd know how to help and are willing to spare me 15 minutes.

Is it a snake?, And also try google.com

Yeah it is :p I've used google Image search and Yahoo Image search. I've also looked at other pixel artists Images of dragons snakes etc, but no one has done the tail/body how I have. I have drawn the body shape, but I am having problems with the colouring and shading and shaping of the body as it disappears behind a bend.

Try to post the image let some of the users give it a go. At the same time you try and we will so who's looks best.