The Reptile Interactive Cursor Animation is a creative mouse effect that replaces the default cursor with a reptile-like creature. As you move the mouse, a snake or lizard-style body smoothly follows your movements and animates like a real crawling reptile.
🎯 What This Animation Does
- Replaces the normal cursor with a moving reptile animation.
- The head follows the mouse, and the tail segments trail behind.
- Makes websites more interactive and visually fun.
- Uses HTML5 Canvas + JavaScript to draw the creature.
🛠️ How It Works
The effect is built using a hidden full-screen canvas that tracks mouse movement. JavaScript draws the reptile in real time, creating a smooth slithering animation.
- The reptile is made of multiple body segments.
- Each segment follows the previous one to create snake-like motion.
requestAnimationFrame()updates the movement smoothly.- The animation runs only on devices with a mouse.
✨ Features
- Customizable colors, speed, and reptile type.
- Smooth motion and organic movement.
- Works on desktop browsers.
- Great for gaming sites, creative portfolios, or animations.
⚠️ Keep in Mind
- Animation may use more CPU on low-end devices.
- Some users may find animated cursors distracting.
- On mobile devices, the animation is usually disabled.
📌 Live Demo
Check the live reptile cursor animation here:
https://reptileanimate.netlify.app/
