Snake bites

Diagram: Snake bites Snake bites are a symmetric pair on the edges of the lower lip — the most popular paired mouth piercing.

Which shape fits for snake bites

Each name opens exactly those.

Labret18 models in stock · flat back inside the mouth — less rub on the gums

Micro labret2 models in stock · sits shallower in the mouth, so it rubs the gums less

Titanium or steel for snake bites

The material decides how the piercing heals.

Titanium12 models in stock · does not corrode in saliva or shed ions the way steel can

316L surgical steel8 models in stock · smooth and non-porous, but heavier — you notice it next to teeth

Other lip piercings

Canine bites piercing45 models in stock

Lip rings28 models in stock

Anti-smiley piercing25 models in stock

Horizontal labret23 models in stock

Lip labrets23 models in stock

Monroe piercing22 models in stock

Angel bites20 models in stock

Ashley piercing20 models in stock

All sectionsLip piercing

Two matching pieces

1.2 mm labrets, 6–8 mm, flat disc.

Healing

2–3 months; start at 8–10 mm while swollen.

Versus spider bites

Snake bites are symmetric; spider bites sit side by side.

Size and material

Material	Titanium — 12 models. Contains no nickel, so it causes no reaction even in a fresh piercing. Lighter than steel — less load on the tissue. The material of first choice. 316L steel — 8 models. Cheaper, corrosion-resistant, suitable for a healed piercing. For the first jewellery titanium is the better choice.
Thickness	1.2 mm — 16 models, 1 mm — 1 model. The thickness must match the one the piercing was made with.
Bar length	6 mm — 15 models, 8 mm — 9 models, 10 mm — 4 models, 12 mm — 3 models. A longer bar is needed while the swelling lasts, a shorter one — for a healed piercing.
Thread	Internal — 17 models, External — 3 models. An internal thread is hidden inside the bar — it does not scratch the channel when changing.
Insert	Cubic zirconia — 10 models, None — 4 models, Glass crystals — 1 model.

FAQ

Which size should I choose?

The typical size for this zone is 1.2 mm thick, 8–10 mm long. Jewellery smaller than needed presses on the channel, bigger — catches on clothes and hair. The exact size of each model is given on its page.

How long does snake bites take to heal?

6–10 weeks. In the first days you will have to eat in small pieces: both tops get in the way at once.

Why is titanium better than steel?

Titanium is about half the weight and contains no nickel. 316L steel is also fit for wearing, but there is nickel in it, and people sensitive to nickel feel it. For a fresh piercing titanium is the safer choice.

Can titanium be worn all the time?

Yes. Titanium does not oxidise in contact with lymph and does not change colour, so it is not taken off at night or in the shower. The jewellery is worth removing only for cleaning — and only from a healed piercing: a fresh channel is not left empty.

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Labret earring made of steel with cluster wrap and cubic zirconia PF LSIL0122 for piercing cartilage of the earhelix, tragus, lips (Monroe, Medusa)

Figured labret with bright sparkling cubic zirconia. The barbell is suitable for ear piercing (helix, tragus) or lip piercing (Madonna, Monroe, Medusa, Angel Bite, Spider Bite and other piercings). Earring with internal thread and durable color IP coating. The barbell is made of surgical (medical, s..

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