I like the basic idea of te second picture. Having the flower sort of blooming out of his coils, sitting on top of him

If you want any help, I design a few tattoos! And if I ever get my art back from my ex-boss... I'll post all my snake art!
I would just need a good picture that shows his basic markings and if you could the basic position you'd want him in, even if it's a shot in his cage, I can always work around it

Good luck!