Do you like snake bites? Don't worry, we're not referring to the reptilian bite, but rather the snake bite piercings on your lips. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about this unique piercing.
Snake bite is a name for a particular type of labret piercing. This type of piercing is a pair of piercings placed on either side of the lower lip, creating a cool, snake fang-like appearance.
A professional piercer will determine the right gauge and jewelry type based on your anatomy. Your piercer will mark both sides of your bottom lip to determine placement. It's crucial to ensure symmetrical placement on both sides, so if something seems off during marking, speak up with your piercer!
Let your piercer know if you plan to wear rings, as this can affect the placement of your piercings.
If getting both piercings at once feels overwhelming, whether due to cost or discomfort, you can opt to have them done one at a time.
A labret stud is the most common choice for initial jewelry. Your initial jewelry will also be longer to accommodate for swelling. Once the swelling goes down, have your piercer downsize the jewelry.
Lip piercings tend to heal faster than others, usually around six to eight weeks. Do not change your jewelry until your piercings have fully healed and follow proper aftercare. If you need to downsize your initial jewelry before then, your piercer can help.
After the piercing, expect some swelling, making eating and talking a bit challenging. Stick to soft foods initially and avoid spicy, acidic, hot, and salty foods. Follow your piercer's aftercare instructions diligently – no touching the piercing with unwashed hands!
Other aftercare tips to keep in mind:
Once fully healed, you're free to explore the many types of snake bite piercing jewelry available! You can wear labrets and simply change their ends. Lip rings are an extremely popular type of jewelry. You can also explore clicker rings, captive bead rings, circular barbells, or twists!
Talk to your piercer to learn what gauge, diameter or length you'll need for your jewelry.
Anyone prone to keloids or piercing rejections should reconsider getting a snake bite piercing.
Individuals with a history of tooth or gum problems, or those currently wearing braces, should avoid getting this piercing. Remember, your dental health comes first.
As with any facial piercings, consider your place of work. These can be hard to hide, and cannot be removed during the healing process, so take into account your workplace's policies regarding facial piercings.
Snake bites are a fun way to express yourself. Check out bodyartforms.com for a variety of jewelry designs once your piercing has fully healed. We hope this guide was helpful. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. And don't forget to follow us on all our socials @Bodyartforms!
