Snake Trail
Lagging echo particles creating a snake-like trail.
Main Features of Snake Trail
How to Use Snake Trail in Next.js
Installation Guide for Snake Trail
Props
Customize the component with these props
| Property | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
segmentCount | number | 32 | Number of segments in the snake |
segmentSpacing | number | 8 | Spacing between segments |
boneLength | number | 12 | Length of each bone segment |
headEasing | number | 0.25 | Easing factor for head movement |
bodyEasing | number | 0.9 | Easing factor for body movement |
waveAmplitude | number | 2.2 | Amplitude of the wave motion |
waveFrequency | number | 6 | Frequency of the wave motion |
waveSpeed | number | 0.5 | Speed of the wave motion |
headColor | string | #9be870 | Color of the head segment |
bodyColorStart | string | rgba(188,19,254,0.85) | Starting color of body segments |
bodyColorEnd | string | rgba(188,19,254,0.15) | Ending color of body segments |
strokeColor | string | rgba(125,18,255,0.5) | Color of the stroke |
strokeWidth | number | 1.2 | Width of the stroke |
headWidth | number | 14 | Width of the head segment |
taperFactor | number | 0.85 | Taper factor for body segments |
eyeColor | string | #2d2a2e | Color of the eyes |
eyeSize | number | 2.2 | Size of the eyes |
eyeOffsetX | number | 6 | X offset of the eyes |
eyeOffsetY | number | 4 | Y offset of the eyes |
className | string | Additional CSS classes |
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When to Use
Ideal for experimental brands, biological/organic themes, and high-impact cinematic web experiences. Use this React component when you want a cursor that feels like a 'living creature' or a physics-driven snake following the user's path.
Best Practices
Optimize for performance by ensuring the `segmentCount` is tailored to the target device's capability (20-32 is usually safe). Follow React best practices by using the `waveAmplitude` to add subtle life to the snake without making it flickery. Maintain scalable component architecture by using the `taperFactor` to create a natural, organic tail effect.
Why This Component Matters in Modern UI Development
Kinematic chains and wave motion are powerful tools for building immersive modern UI development experiences. This production-ready component helpsคุณ implement complex multi-segment physics, adding incredible visual authority and surprise to your real-world application architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow does the snake movement work?
The component uses a kinematic chain where each segment follows the previous one with a slight lag and a sinusoidal wave offset.
QCan I change the 'personality' of the snake?
Yes, by adjusting the `waveFrequency` and `waveSpeed`, you can make the snake move slowly and gracefully or rapidly and energetically.
QIs the tail tapered?
Yes, the `taperFactor` prop ensures that segments get progressively smaller as they move toward the end of the chain.