First off, I'm not fan of ageism. In fact it was the same generation that you claim are against piercing are the one that developed modern piercing. With the medical industry, you are dealing with two out dated opinions. The first is that piercings are some how unsanitary and that patients will not consider you an authority or professional. Both of those have nothing to do with age. They have to do with the general perception of piercing. As more and more people get piercing and tattoos, it will be one more difficult for the medical industry and other professional industries to avoid hiring modified people. This prejudice will have to be altered in your own generation first.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing It'll be a good 2-4 years before I can actually get into the career I want. A lot can change by then, obviously. I'm still expecting having to take my piercings for work. (unless I plan on getting them ripped out by an uncooperative patient lmao) Side note: When I said angry boomers, I was really just referring to the people who have way outdated opinions. It's something I say all the time without thinking, and I'm sorry if sounded pretentious there.
Cons: I cant take 'em off for work I really love playing with my jewelery so it'll be a struggle My parents might disown me Pros: I will look so bomb two snake bites please
A lot of issues start with playing with oral piercings. It's hard not to. Parents tend to get over it but removing oral piercing even after they are healed and it's only for part of the day often leads to closure. It's always a balancing act between looking the way you see yourself and what is acceptable to your employer. Sometimes they surprise you but too often they will push the conservative side as far and as long as they can.
Btw they exist some piercing that are made of medical silicone, ones its heal you can change your piercing for one of silicone, those are hardly visible, and sometimes it even looks like a pimple. Any ways bougt the ones that arent curve, the curve ones made out of silicone are problematic, even tho you perfo have already heal.
So, I have rings in a snakebite pattern, I love em. On a scale of 1-10 the pain of these was 3 at best. Less painful and easier to heal than an orbital pricing, for instance. The rings don't come into contact with teeth at all for me, so deep bonus there. They heal well. I will say the first couple to 3 weeks eating can be hard. No sandwiches. None. Most burritos and tacos suck too. Anything that's "wide mouth eating". My girlfriend hated how little I could kiss her while healing. After they heal they won't bug you at all. Kiss and eat subway to your hearts content. You cannot swim till they heal. Get these in winter, lol. If you are a rule breaker get you in the shower, hit them with a little soap. Saline them after. But please, don't swim. I'm lucky I work for a progressive tech company, lip piercings are not weird for them. My boss is ok with them, but she was a little "uhhhhh" at first :) You will, in the Midwest and more conservative areas get weird micro aggressive looks from time to time, you get used to it. Getting new jewelry in: try to hook your lip like a fish: inside to outside, I find that easiest. (With rings anyway) Saline is your best friend as always for healing. Be careful about soap - my piercer recommended it but it really dried out piercings. One thing on that note: the outside and inside openings can heal at different rates. For me the inside healed quicker. Overall super recommend them. :)
Thank you for sharing your experience. Yes the inside will heal much faster than the outside. Usually 3-4 weeks. Hint on rings, try fixed bead or seamless that are annealed. Bend them like a cork screw and it will be much easier to get them in.
As in the ocean? Natural waters are full of millions of microorganisms that keep that ecosystem healthy and if they make their way into your piercing will cause an infection.
Body Piercing & Tattooing lol I’m going to subscribe you are an interesting person and very pleasing to watch from what I can tell! I have no money so I don’t know when but I’m getting a tattoo in honour of my grandpa and I’m going to get my Daith pierced (how I found you) thanks for Uploading these!
I love your sense of humor dude! Lots of ppl talking about piercings can be kind of dry or boring, but I never find myself skipping through your videos. Rock on!
Thank you. I glad you found the video entertaining. I've always felt that getting a piercing should fun, exciting and entertaining. Thank you for watching.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing i feel like i just sat through a consultation with the resident favorite; im ready to get a tshirt when i get up from the chair lmao -much love frm KY
I have snake bites, favourite piercings by far, quick and easy to heal (as long as you don't bite the back of the posts). Love all your videos, keep up the great work
@@BodyPiercingTattooingsuper great vid😊 im just in doubt Bout something you said .-. I have seen a lot of people that took out their lip piercings out after the piercing has completely healed and the holes stayed there and dont go away. I haven't met anyone where their lip piercing didnt leave an actual hole. Any further knowledge on this 😅?
When the piercing closes, it usually closes toward the inside and then the holes slowly fill up. Often the piercing holes will seem to be open but they are not.
snake bites are my favorite piercing (or set of piercings) that i’ve ever gotten. i don’t live in a conservative area and my career path allows for facial piercings, so i had no issue on that end. i struggled a bit eating really big food like burgers or sandwiches for awhile but other than that i had absolutely no problems with my snake bites (when i got them redone correctly by a trusted piercer) i highly recommend this piercing if it fits your lifestyle :)
You can limit contact by shaping mask and more them do not have that much contact. Also they need to be changed regularly. This is of course not an ideal situation for healing a piercing in the area.
Got my snakebites pierced at 13 and have been fluctuating on and off with them. Currently 17 and I have gone about like 8 months without them. Today I got them re-pierced and I love them all over, and as you explained with one con is the teeth thing. My teeth were fine and still are but having piercings that can be bitten grows a bad habit! Anyways, very informative!
I've been looking into this piercing for quite a few years (I'm 16 and in my area I can get the piercing done at 16 with parental consent) so I'm glad to see more information on it! Will most likely be getting this done at the end of this month, looking forward to it! :)
@@BodyPiercingTattooing Good news, got my snake bites last week! The pain wasn't bad and I love them. Thanks for the video convincing me to get them done! :)
i have snake bites and personally, i found that it's sooo relieving to switch to loops after the wound heals with the initial jewelry (studs), because the studs rubbed against my teeth whenever i smiled and stuff which was really annoying and potentially damaging
Ah man! So reliving to read this! No one but me seems to have this issue from what I’m reading online (or so my OCD brain thinks). Just got my lip pierced yesterday and I’m also experiencing discomfort from the Jewelry hitting my teeth making it hard to talk and eat. I’m praying that the ring 💍 takes that away 😊
Appreciate the pro's and con's without the scare tactics Your attitude is on point especially when discussing the extreme possible outcomes balancing humor and professionalism.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I feel that the key is always education. Both the good and the bad and trusting the person getting pierced to make the choice best for them.
When I was 16 a "piercer" pierced my snake bites...it left permanent nerve damage on my left side and a big keloid scar on the inside of my lip. Now I'm 33 and pierced my right side again myself and its doing great. One thing to mention, I did work as a piercer for a tattoo shop in my early 20's. I'm lucky I also work at home now and do not need to wear a face mask all day, only when going out. But Id say on a pain scale, my rook was the worst one I've done. When the other guy pierced my lip when I was 16 it literally felt like hell. It hurt so bad, now that I am older and have had a ton more piercings I can tell what he did wasn't right. Doing it myself it wasn't bad at all. Definitely not telling everyone to go out and pierce themselves...I was trained on how to do it. But I am saying, get to know your shop and piercer...because that first guy I went to was very sketchy and his shop was shut down not long after he ruined my lip. I've learned A LOT since then.
I've been thinking about getting brave and try getting snake bites and needed to know the pros and cons of having them. This info is pretty helpful, thanks so much for the video.
Been wanting double labret/snakebites since I was 13, I'm 24 now..think I've thought long enough 😂 also love this dude's personality and he's very informative and helpful! Idk where his shop is but I'd definitely get pierced from him. He seems fun lol
@@thercenthusiast spider bites on each side of the bottom lip are considered shark bites. I want one piercing on both sides of the bottom lip which are called snake bites. 🐍
What you mean is you want labret style jewelry in your snake bites too me when saying double labret meening 4piercings personal info i ware horseshoe barbells in both but labret look cool too
I got my snakebites 14 years ago when I was 18. Pain wasn't bad. Never had any issues with healing or infections. I have labrets. I did have them for 2 years almost. And had to take them in and out for work. I eventually got tired of putting them in and out so I left them out for 12 years. Every once in a while id stick an earring through out of curiosity to see if they were open. They stayed open most of the time. It wasn't until a few years ago I noticed they were closing up. About a few months ago I got back into piercings and I "repierced" them. Most of the hole was still there just some skin in the middle somewhere I had to break through. I was pierced at an 14g. They had shrunk to an 18g. After I repierced them and they had time to heal i did stretch to a 16g where I am staying. They do hit my teeth sometimes depending on how I move my mouth. However most of the time they sit nicely squished into the inside of my mouth. They dont effect me eating or drinking too much. Its just something you get used to. You train yourself to move your mouth to avoid catching them. But even so it was never a huge issue for me. Glad I have them back!!
When piercings close, they will first shrink down and re-connect in the center. Then the body begins to fill in outward. It's why often the piercings will be closed but appear open. Congratulations on getting your piercings back. It's incredible how they become a part of you and you miss them when they aren't there. Give it plenty of time before you stretch them. The longer you wait the easier it will be.
I got my snake bites done with labret piercings. However throughout the healing process I had the issue with the inside of my lip trying to heal over the back of my labret and it caused alot of irritation. After a few days of pain and annoyment I switched over to rings and I didn't have any problems other than some pain when the piercing was sliding through my lip with those dry crustys on the bar, which with more attentive cleaning, that problem was a easy fix
On one hand, I plan on entering a field that deals with interacting with other people, and I wanna be respected. On the other hand, snake bites are so cool. On one hand, I sleep on my face a lot and suck at controlling bad habits that he listed in the video. On the other hand, SNAKE BITES ARE SOOOO COOL!!!
the irony of me finding this video when i am considering giving myself snake bites while being born and raised iowan 🥰 ive done piercings on myself and others before and looking into getting my license now. so thank you for the education from a fellow iowan 🫶🏼
I have 3 labret piercings, or snake bites and a labret. I love them because not a lot of people have them :) I did my center labret myself at age 13, 23 years ago 🥺 I have 11 ear piercings and have had my nose and belly button done. Labrets by far the easiest. Heal quick and not fussy ever. Having a big fat bottom lip is helpful, lucky to have the anatomy. My dentist checks out my gums every visit. Gonna be hard , the day I have to retire them. Have to add. I have often faced discrimination for my lip Piercings. I work as a support worker/caregiver. Luckily people are just grateful for empathy.
Omg this is late but thanks for sharing, I’m a care and support worker too! I have quite a few piercings including a crystal dermal anchor and I’m watching this video because I’ve been wanting snakebites for years (I’m 24) but honestly my bright blue hair is mentioned more than the piercings. My workplace is super accepting though so I’m very lucky. And in return for getting to be myself, I work my very best!! People respect me, I respect them, simple. The elderly (I call them that because I literally care for the elderly and people with dementia and some adults with learning difficulties but they’re all 80s-90s) get a bit confused or make comments but that’s just their time frame I guess, but honestly most of them can’t even see it anyway.
From my eperience with my snake bite (only got one) do NOT change jewellery as soon as you can just because you THINK it's sort of healed (be SURE that it is and as mentioned in the video - let a professional do it, I most likely did it wrong and had the wrong rized ring). Do NOT be stubborn and switch jewellery a bunch if your piercing is only 2-3 months old. Got myself a new wound so I had to go back to cleaning regularly. Do not rush with healing piercings and don't be stubborn with using jewellery that clearly doesn't work the first time. In that case go back to the normal jewellery and wait a few more weeks :) I wanted a ring so badly but having to treat it as a new piercing all over again sucks more than having boring jewellery tbh.
I’m here again watching your videos to get more info on piercings! Getting snake bites on the 30th. I’m gotten my nipples and my septum done in the last 6 months and your videos have given me the extra confidence to get them done. I’m finally expressing myself fully through piercings and you had a part in that. So thank you for that.
I'm glad to hear that our videos have been a part of your piercing journey. Good luck on your new piercings and let us know how it turns out. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I work for an insurance company, so real corporate environment, I have lots of piercings but I have never felt judged based on that, I'm super grateful
That is great to hear. The tolerance and acceptance of piercings in the work place has increased so much over the past 30 years. Thank you for watching.
I have snake bites. The ring piercings are the best ones (atleast in my opinion) I've been having them for 6 months now. Their still healing but that's Because I play way them way too much. I switched different lip piercings like 3 times (around my 2nd month) but their not infected which is awesome! But sucks that their not fully healed.
getting my snakebites pierced, first side was a 2/10, second time was maybe 2.5/10, both times the jewelry going thru was more painful than the needle but this might just be my piercer. icelollies are ur best friend, had loads and barely dealt with any swelling
The transfer can be uncomfortable but it really depends on if they use guide pins or not. Congratulations on your new piercings and thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
I've been considering getting snake bites for 3 years after I got fake piercings and after watching this I think I'm gonna get em' when I turn 18 so my parents can't tell me what to do, really educational video and glad I watched it :)
I'm happy to hear that the video was helpful and made you feel more comfortable with getting the piercings. Good Luck and let us know how they turn out.
@@gummysnacksandknives9229 no problem. im gunna get fakes to try it out myself to make sure ill like it before gettin it really done. and that way when you go to work you wont have to worry bout the holes closin up and havin to get it redone
Got snake bites three days ago and I absolutely love how informative and interesting your video is , been looking for informative videos so that I can care for my piercings properly and this is the best one 🖤👀
Very informative video. I am considering getting this piercing. This definitely gave me a lot of things to consider and the aftercare. Thank you. Definitely getting it.
We plan on it. In fact, I'm considering starting a season two of Pros & Cons by a Piercer and going through all the piercings again with updated information and the new format that includes "Piercing Experience", "Healing" and "living with the Piercing". I just published episode 80, so I'm not sure where I'm going to cut season one off at. I'm glad you are finding them informative, thank you for watching,
I’m 12, and I really want to get snake bite piercings when I’m older! I don’t have any piercings currently and I’m not planning on getting any except maybe those snake bites. I’ve been hearing mixed reviews. Some say they don’t hurt much, others say they hurt lots. I really want them but I’m kind of scared 😅
It is always best to wait until you are fully grown before getting them. It makes placing the piercings to limit the risks to damage easier. The pain isn't as bad as you think it will be.
The placement will make the biggest difference. After the piercings heal there shouldn't be pain. The thing Is placing the piercings wide enough apart to be able to make the seal you need to play. Also I would suggest stick with labret studs.
Hello! I’ve always loved your videos and I’ve been wanting snakebites since I was 15, I’m almost 18 now and I’m about to get them done tomorrow 🥰🥰 this video was extremely helpful as all your piercing videos are! Definitely gonna just have a binge of your videos more often HAHA, thank you for being informative and humorous as always!
@@BodyPiercingTattooing unfortunately my piercer put a bar that’s too small and so it became embedded which is such a SHAMEEEE :/ i’m going to get them surgically removed in a couple days after being prescribed antibiotics to reduce swelling then get them pierced somewhere else!! the company was so trash about giving me the wrong size acting like it’s my fault 😭😭 basically their biggest size was 12mm and that was still too small for me. my piercer had originally pierced my snakebite too high so i had to get it pierced 3 times instead of 2 (it hurt soooo much)
I'm sorry to hear that you you went through that. They should have stoud behind their work and offered to do whatever they could do to fix the issue. It is always an educated guess on how long the stud needs to be. Sometimes they just swell beyond the length and requires a longer post.
I loved the video. Im 15 and taking my beginning college courses, one of the topics I was on a few (5-7) months ago was culture and piercings and I soon fell in love with them. I have done my double helix, and a couple on my friends at home and taken courses on professional piercing, but how old do I have to be to be an apprentice to a professional?
Most studios will not allow you to pierce until you are 18. It does depend on where you are at but there is a liability issue and whether you cam enter into a contractual agreement. Now that does not mean that you can't hang out and build a working relationship with an artist and studio. Many people got their start in this business pushing a broom, cleaning up, and helping out around the studio.
Without seeing them first hand, I'm going to have to make a guess and say it is bruises cause by the trauma of the piercings. It should fade in a few days. If it doesn't, seek medical advice asap.
I just got a side labret yesterday but made sure to let them know I intend to work up to full Snake Bites since I wanted to make sure that my lip can heal properly (I have sensitive skin so I never know). This helped the artist though because she had a better idea or how it should look for when I go for the other side. So far the swelling has been pretty minimal, so I’m happy about that.
Lucky one. I got mine 3 years ago. Due to hospital stay I had to remove them for 10 days. No problem getting them back in. Another hospital stay and a year later, it was tight, but still open.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing I've had my snake bites for about 5 years now but now I am thinking of taking them out, do you think it's possible to heal the holes completely? And how long it could take
The piercing will squeeze shut in the center and grow together. It will take years for the holes to fill in and the scars will be the size of the jewelry.
this is such a wonderful video, I've been wanting to get rings for a while and I might just bite the bullet soon. you seem like a very nice and funny guy too, I really enjoyed listening to you :)
My mom said I could get a peircing when I turn 18 but the piercer said I could get it when I'm 13. She said there wasn't a legal age for a peircing so I'm getting snake bites for my birthday! :)
I do not suggest getting pierced by anyone that doesn't require consent of a legal guardian. Yes, you may live in an area where piercing is unregulated but in the US and most nations, you can not enter into a contract until you are of legal age. Meaning if something goes wrong during or after the piercing is done or your parents are simply upset that you got the piercing, the piercer could be open to a law suit or criminal charges for endangering a minor and assault. If a "professional" piercer is will to take the risk of being sued or having criminal charges brought against them, what other risks are they willing to take? It comes down to ethics and where you should trust this person with your health and well being.
As someone with snakebites, soft foods are also very helpful while the piercings are healing. The piercer I went to advised to eat softer fruits like bananas and dragon fruit or watermelon while it heals instead of apples and he heavily advised against citrus anything for the first month.
To all those watching in 2022 wondering about face masks: make sure that it's a loose mask to assure that it wont cause irritation or press on it too much ! Saving up money to be able to get these piercings, and the mask bit would definitely help. Considering i have school, it'd be useful/helpful to wear a mask the entire school day, and take it easy. Just to make sure that they dont get infected, and/or dont have pressure put onto them. :) Personally just my own plan on how to handle my own problems with these piercings at the time. Praying i get them eventually. :)
im watching this with fresh snakebites right now my lip is swollen but i have friends that help me out with the healing process and my rlly nice piercer also told me how to take care of it and what not
When in doubt stay away but if you wash raw vegetables and use a clean knife, you should be safe. Fermented is a different situation but since usually harmful microorganisms are killed off during fermentation, you should be fine.
On the point of them closing quickly, I found Bodyartforms (and probably others) sells silicone retainers with a weird heart shaped tail that are super comfy. They're trickier to put in a squishy area like the lip versus say a cartilage piercing, but I think they feel better than glass or acrylic retainers
The main issues with silicone is there are different grades and often the silicone being sold is not biocompatible or implant grade. The other is that the material has been known to stick to the piercing tissue and then damage the piercing when the jewelry is removed.
Well, first off happy birthday and I hope you have an incredible day. I'm glad the video was helpful, good luck and let us know how the piercings turn out.
I live in a very conservative state, I've have mine done however most jobs I do have to take them out. I had my first one done about 9 years ago and 5 more till I got it where it needs to be to be comfortable and as symmetrical as possible about 4 years ago. Now I can take them out for a max of 3 days before it is a struggle to get back in so I try to remember to put them back in as soon as I get home. The pain was maybe a 2, healing was cake. I smoke so i kept a small bottle of mouthwash with me so i could swish afterwards. If you're thinking about them, do keep you're areas employment in mind so you can plan it out if you'll need to take them out
This was really helpful! I plan on getting snakebites Saturday so I'm doing a lot of research about em to be sure. I'm probably gonna go look up aftercare now
Wish I lived in Iowa right now. Places in the UK refuse to pierce with rings even though that’s the jewellery I will 100% wear for this type of piercing
This isn't just a UK thing. There are a number of piercers in the US that will too. The thing is they don't seem to understand that the angle of the piercing can great reduce the amount of issues with wearing rings. They have been taught that barbells are the only option instead of piercing with jewelry that matches the anatomy.
My Pros and Cons for this beautiful piercing,,, Pros: It looks so freaking cool oh my god My mother agreed as long as I pay for it It looks super cool It heals rather quick and doesn't usually go wrong Cons: I'm now in a world where I'm required to wear a face mask and at school I wouldn't be able to change it out constantly I bite my lip because of my anxiety and I would definitely mess with my piercing (though with the biting it might help me stop) I'm worried about my piercing place because I've never had a piercing before though I did read a lot of good reviews I want to swim this summer ;-; Middle Ground: I'm in colorguard and the judges are really strict on appearances but if I get it soon then it SHOULD heal in time for me to replace it with a clear one or clear retainer (That's what they called it I'm unsure I'd take it up with my piercer ) No swimming this summer ;-; I'm worried the piercer will mess up or I'll say something that's wrong and they'll do what I told them instead of what I actually wanted/\
There are a great number of very talented piercers out there but of course I would like to do everyone's piercings. If you are in the area, feel free to stop by.
i’m currently 13 and i’m obsessed with snakebites i want to get them when i’m 18 but there are different types i don’t know if i should get studs or rings..
I would suggest starting with deciding on the look you want. Then I would focus on which has the least risk of damaging your teeth, gums and bone structures in your mouth.
I've had my piercing for 10 years Haven't wore them much since I got my current job. So I've went a 3 yrs without anything in them and I dumbly tested it they are still open but they had shrunk. From 16g to 20g.
Hey y'all I have been debating on getting snakebites on my top and bottom lips and have some questions/concerns. 1. Have anyone of y'all experienced trouble with possible employers due to your snakebites? If so, how often does this happen? 2. Has anyone had people judge or avoid you because of your piercings? 3. Is infection something to be worried about? Should I be worried about the bacteria in my mouth? 4. Do the piercings impede eating or drinking? 5. If you have removed and let your lip piercing close, have you had any problems with scar tissue? Either from someone else or yourself? And is it noticeable at all? 6. Is it possible to use both curved dumbbells & rings in the same piercing? Sorry about any dumb questions, I'm somewhat new to the piercing game.Huge thanks to anyone who can help!
1. It really depends on the employer and it can be strange. I've had clients that had issues with the piercing while working at a fast food chain but others that worked in fine dining being encouraged to get visible piercings and tattoos. 2. People who tend to judge people based on appearance only, will. Though if the piercing is common in your area, I doubt it will be an issue at all. 3. If you take care of the piercings the chances of infection are very small. 4. There can be some adaption in the first week. 5. Scar tissue from lip and labret piercings can be very noticeable for decades after the jewelry is removed. 6. yes they can be done with curved barbells. Usually we do not suggest rings to start.
Yes I'm one who can. I got it pierced like 10 years ago. Took it out like 5 years ago and it took a few minutes of pushing to slowly get it back in but it went through the original hole. No swelling or healing was needed.
I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying our videos and hopefully learning a few things along the way. I did three videos on how to become a piercer. If there is something that you don't feel I covered, please leave a comment. ruclips.net/video/xPrKHCNbdAw/видео.html ruclips.net/video/D8faq3K6LFo/видео.html ruclips.net/video/iCPllcp9GP4/видео.html
I dont rhink my parents would be too happy with any face piercings just because job reasons, so i like watching theses videos so i can make fake piercings while learning about them 👍❤
It really depends on the job you want. Also I have to say that a lot of piercings that were consider alternative and anti-social 15 years ago are very socially acceptable now. The future is unwritten.
The first step is educating yourself to risks and commitment it will take time heal the piercings. Next is finding the right piercer. Do your research and you should be fine.
Heyyy, so I have a question about the jewelry! Do u think after it heals I could change it to some sort of a rubber material? I feel like that'd be better for my gums and teeth, so if so what material would u perfer?
Thanks you the vid bro very informative my ol man said i could get them so now im gonna set up the appointment hopefully before school starts for this year I’ll update this comment as i do the process
i’m getting snake bites this weekend for my birthday and i’m a bit nervous for school since i have to wear a mask most of the day on mondays and wensdays
I got my Snake Bites 5 months ago and I have a small hard bump on the inside around one of the piercings. What would you recommend I should do to help get it to clear up?
I would highly suggest you see your piercer or doctor. It's hard to say what it is or what caused it and until you get rid of the cause it won't go away.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing I left out the part of me getting pierced with hoops and I didn't down size. 6 weeks after I got pierced I did go back to the place where I got it done at but I was unable to see who pierced me. I saw another piercer and she said it was from the hoops moving too much. Since then the bump has reduced in size and formed a bump on the outside before that one is almost cleared up but the inside bump is still hard and painful. That is concerning enough to get it checked out futher by another piercer.
@@DaveBailey18 it could be scar tissue or it could be and abcess or cyst. If it's painful I'm leaning towards it maybe being the later. If it does seem to go away do see someone else or a doctor.
I feel extremely lucky I had mine out for a year and was able to easily get mine back in I went from a 14 to a 16 but it went in. Then took it out for a few days and it closed but I got them repierced and currently in the healing process. Lucky they don’t affect my employment but eating is a bitch
Yeah, the smaller the holes the faster they close. Overtime and with the correct jewelry, eating should get easier. Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
I get my first piercings, the snake bites, a couple days ago, I have a couple questions: Is it normal for the swelling on my lip to go around the base of the labret? How long does it take for the swelling to subside? I'm making my dental cleaning as my piercer recommended me, using a alcohol-free mouthwash and cleaning the outside with boiled water with some marine salt (also making rinsing with that formula).
The swelling usually last 3-5 days. It shouldn't exceed the length of the jewelry. If it does you need to have a longer post put in. A better option for cleaning the outside is a sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray.
im getting my lips pierced tomorrow (following all possible sanitary measures) and im so excited ahh. i had the same piercing but just at one side a year ago and i miss it,,, idk how that works but okay. thank you for the video. i really appreciate your charismatic personality while filming your videos, it's like you're learning something cool in a cool way. also, should i just use mouthwash or is the saline solution strictly necessary? thanks!
I am getting snake bites soon, but I am worried about the price of them. I know each place has their own prices, but is there like a price range for snake bites? Love the video.
Price can be greatly different from market to market. I charge roughly $110-140 depending on jewelry. In larger markets you could see as high as $200. I always suggest to focus more on the experience of the piercer and the quality of the jewelry. If you get a bargain, it usually means that they are unskilled or are cutting cost some where. Many studios offer special offers from time to time, so zero in on the studio and pay attention to the site and social media.
Very informative thanks so much this video I just recently got snakebite piercing so far so good no issues slight bit swelling with on one side a white bump
I find it absolutely hilarious that he said “don’t wear a face mask” and now it’s 2020 oops
Yeah I know and I've been dealing with clients from them. The key is cleaning or replacing the masks several times a day.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing so glad you said that, I'm getting mine done on Friday and I was wondering about masks
You're welcome and thank you for watching.
I have snake bites and there no issue with the face mask so dont worry and go for them!!
Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
Even though I'm going into the medical field, I still desperately want snake bites and some angry boomers won't stop me from getting them.
First off, I'm not fan of ageism. In fact it was the same generation that you claim are against piercing are the one that developed modern piercing.
With the medical industry, you are dealing with two out dated opinions. The first is that piercings are some how unsanitary and that patients will not consider you an authority or professional. Both of those have nothing to do with age. They have to do with the general perception of piercing.
As more and more people get piercing and tattoos, it will be one more difficult for the medical industry and other professional industries to avoid hiring modified people. This prejudice will have to be altered in your own generation first.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing It'll be a good 2-4 years before I can actually get into the career I want.
A lot can change by then, obviously.
I'm still expecting having to take my piercings for work. (unless I plan on getting them ripped out by an uncooperative patient lmao)
Side note: When I said angry boomers, I was really just referring to the people who have way outdated opinions. It's something I say all the time without thinking, and I'm sorry if sounded pretentious there.
Same, but the waiting periods are brutal so I'm not worrying
@Nedd Flanders im sorry you haven't heard of jokes
@@BodyPiercingTattooing ok boomer
Cons: I cant take 'em off for work
I really love playing with my jewelery so it'll be a struggle
My parents might disown me
Pros: I will look so bomb
two snake bites please
A lot of issues start with playing with oral piercings. It's hard not to. Parents tend to get over it but removing oral piercing even after they are healed and it's only for part of the day often leads to closure.
It's always a balancing act between looking the way you see yourself and what is acceptable to your employer. Sometimes they surprise you but too often they will push the conservative side as far and as long as they can.
Get something else to play like the fidget cube that have a lot of things to be playing with xd
Btw they exist some piercing that are made of medical silicone, ones its heal you can change your piercing for one of silicone, those are hardly visible, and sometimes it even looks like a pimple.
Any ways bougt the ones that arent curve, the curve ones made out of silicone are problematic, even tho you perfo have already heal.
So, I have rings in a snakebite pattern, I love em.
On a scale of 1-10 the pain of these was 3 at best. Less painful and easier to heal than an orbital pricing, for instance.
The rings don't come into contact with teeth at all for me, so deep bonus there.
They heal well. I will say the first couple to 3 weeks eating can be hard. No sandwiches. None. Most burritos and tacos suck too. Anything that's "wide mouth eating".
My girlfriend hated how little I could kiss her while healing.
After they heal they won't bug you at all. Kiss and eat subway to your hearts content.
You cannot swim till they heal. Get these in winter, lol. If you are a rule breaker get you in the shower, hit them with a little soap. Saline them after. But please, don't swim.
I'm lucky I work for a progressive tech company, lip piercings are not weird for them. My boss is ok with them, but she was a little "uhhhhh" at first :)
You will, in the Midwest and more conservative areas get weird micro aggressive looks from time to time, you get used to it.
Getting new jewelry in: try to hook your lip like a fish: inside to outside, I find that easiest. (With rings anyway)
Saline is your best friend as always for healing. Be careful about soap - my piercer recommended it but it really dried out piercings.
One thing on that note: the outside and inside openings can heal at different rates. For me the inside healed quicker.
Overall super recommend them. :)
Thank you for sharing your experience. Yes the inside will heal much faster than the outside. Usually 3-4 weeks.
Hint on rings, try fixed bead or seamless that are annealed. Bend them like a cork screw and it will be much easier to get them in.
Not even swimming in salt water??? Why not
As in the ocean? Natural waters are full of millions of microorganisms that keep that ecosystem healthy and if they make their way into your piercing will cause an infection.
You’re actually the best 👏 💯 thanks for sharing that now I know much more! 🙏
@@BodyPiercingTattooing yeah I thought so, thankyou so much for reassuring me
So, I shouldn't put the toilet brush in my mouth afterwards? Damn....there goes my weekend plans.
I wouldn't advise it.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing haha
me, watching this during quarantine when he mentions face masks: 👁👄👁
mood 💀
Yes and I was concerned about the industrial style.
I'm turning 18 in a few months and thinking of getting these because my parents can't stop me at that point and this was very informative
Glad to hear you found the video informative, good luck with the piercings and let us know how they turn out.
Same. 2 months and then I can!!!
hii it’s been a year did you do it?
I wanna know too!
It's been two Yeats, did you do It?
"Unless you lay flat on your face" In my country we call that suffocation.
Yeah I think that is what we call it here.
I got my snakebites over a year ago. I don’t know why I’m watching this
I watch product reviews of things I already own and I'm completely unsure why. Whatever the reason thank you for watching.
Body Piercing & Tattooing lol I’m going to subscribe you are an interesting person and very pleasing to watch from what I can tell! I have no money so I don’t know when but I’m getting a tattoo in honour of my grandpa and I’m going to get my
Daith pierced (how I found you) thanks for
Uploading these!
I love your sense of humor dude! Lots of ppl talking about piercings can be kind of dry or boring, but I never find myself skipping through your videos. Rock on!
Thank you. I glad you found the video entertaining. I've always felt that getting a piercing should fun, exciting and entertaining. Thank you for watching.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing i feel like i just sat through a consultation with the resident favorite; im ready to get a tshirt when i get up from the chair lmao
-much love frm KY
I started watching this at the waiting room of the piercing shop. I just got my snakebites and they're so insanely cute:)
Congratulations on your new piercings and thank you for sharing.
Hii how are you and how are your piercings?im getting one tommorrow and im kinda scared haha
@@byron4226how did it go!
Did it hurt
I have snake bites, favourite piercings by far, quick and easy to heal (as long as you don't bite the back of the posts).
Love all your videos, keep up the great work
Thank you for sharing and I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.
@@BodyPiercingTattooingsuper great vid😊 im just in doubt Bout something you said .-. I have seen a lot of people that took out their lip piercings out after the piercing has completely healed and the holes stayed there and dont go away. I haven't met anyone where their lip piercing didnt leave an actual hole. Any further knowledge on this 😅?
When the piercing closes, it usually closes toward the inside and then the holes slowly fill up. Often the piercing holes will seem to be open but they are not.
did they hurt?
i bit the back of both my posts at the same time yesterday and it reset my brain
snake bites are my favorite piercing (or set of piercings) that i’ve ever gotten. i don’t live in a conservative area and my career path allows for facial piercings, so i had no issue on that end. i struggled a bit eating really big food like burgers or sandwiches for awhile but other than that i had absolutely no problems with my snake bites (when i got them redone correctly by a trusted piercer) i highly recommend this piercing if it fits your lifestyle :)
Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
No rubbing on them unless “you wear a face mask”..I gotta wear one every day though because of this corona mess
You can limit contact by shaping mask and more them do not have that much contact. Also they need to be changed regularly. This is of course not an ideal situation for healing a piercing in the area.
Got my snakebites pierced at 13 and have been fluctuating on and off with them. Currently 17 and I have gone about like 8 months without them. Today I got them re-pierced and I love them all over, and as you explained with one con is the teeth thing. My teeth were fine and still are but having piercings that can be bitten grows a bad habit! Anyways, very informative!
Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
"So long as you dont wear face masks" XD oh that line, that sad sad line...
Yeah this video was made before the current health crisis. Mainly I'm talking about hard plastic ventilators.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing yeeah. I want snake bites but I guess I'll just have to wait until places can actually pierce below the mask.
I've been looking into this piercing for quite a few years (I'm 16 and in my area I can get the piercing done at 16 with parental consent) so I'm glad to see more information on it! Will most likely be getting this done at the end of this month, looking forward to it! :)
Glad you found the video during your research and I hope you found it informative. When you get them done, let us know how it turns out.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing Good news, got my snake bites last week! The pain wasn't bad and I love them. Thanks for the video convincing me to get them done! :)
Congratulations on your new piercing and happy to have been part of the decision process. As always thank you for watching and sharing.
You English because that a thing here as well
i have snake bites and personally, i found that it's sooo relieving to switch to loops after the wound heals with the initial jewelry (studs), because the studs rubbed against my teeth whenever i smiled and stuff which was really annoying and potentially damaging
I have found that even those that stick to studs would see a vast improvement if they would just switch to shorter jewelry once the piercings heal.
yeah that makes sense, definitely
Ah man! So reliving to read this! No one but me seems to have this issue from what I’m reading online (or so my OCD brain thinks). Just got my lip pierced yesterday and I’m also experiencing discomfort from the Jewelry hitting my teeth making it hard to talk and eat. I’m praying that the ring 💍 takes that away 😊
@@oceansawayband keep an eye on it, make sure it heals properly, and switch to the loops after it's properly healed. good luck! :)
Appreciate the pro's and con's without the scare tactics
Your attitude is on point especially when discussing the extreme possible outcomes balancing humor and professionalism.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I feel that the key is always education. Both the good and the bad and trusting the person getting pierced to make the choice best for them.
When I was 16 a "piercer" pierced my snake bites...it left permanent nerve damage on my left side and a big keloid scar on the inside of my lip. Now I'm 33 and pierced my right side again myself and its doing great. One thing to mention, I did work as a piercer for a tattoo shop in my early 20's. I'm lucky I also work at home now and do not need to wear a face mask all day, only when going out. But Id say on a pain scale, my rook was the worst one I've done. When the other guy pierced my lip when I was 16 it literally felt like hell. It hurt so bad, now that I am older and have had a ton more piercings I can tell what he did wasn't right. Doing it myself it wasn't bad at all. Definitely not telling everyone to go out and pierce themselves...I was trained on how to do it. But I am saying, get to know your shop and piercer...because that first guy I went to was very sketchy and his shop was shut down not long after he ruined my lip. I've learned A LOT since then.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and your advice. Thank you for watching.
I've been thinking about getting brave and try getting snake bites and needed to know the pros and cons of having them. This info is pretty helpful, thanks so much for the video.
I'm glad the video was helpful. If you get them done good luck and let us know how it turns out.
“unless u sleep flat on ur face”
o boy ur hilarious.
I just got my snake bites done yesterday. Thank you for making this!
I love the symmetrical look added to my septum ring 💖
Congratulation on your new piercings and I'm happy to hear that you found the video helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
Hey can i ask about how you brush your teeth when you get ur snakebites?
Carefully, it really comes down to being gentle and doing as good as you can. As the piercings heal it will get easier.
how did you heal with us having to use face masks? did it cause infection or nay problems? maybe snags sometimes?
Been wanting double labret/snakebites since I was 13, I'm 24 now..think I've thought long enough 😂 also love this dude's personality and he's very informative and helpful! Idk where his shop is but I'd definitely get pierced from him. He seems fun lol
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching.
What you want is called shark bites
@@thercenthusiast spider bites on each side of the bottom lip are considered shark bites. I want one piercing on both sides of the bottom lip which are called snake bites. 🐍
What you mean is you want labret style jewelry in your snake bites too me when saying double labret meening 4piercings personal info i ware horseshoe barbells in both but labret look cool too
this was actually very helpful bc i’ve been wanting snake bites for the LONGEST. thank you so much !!
I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful, you are welcome and thank you for watching.
I got my snakebites 14 years ago when I was 18. Pain wasn't bad. Never had any issues with healing or infections. I have labrets. I did have them for 2 years almost. And had to take them in and out for work. I eventually got tired of putting them in and out so I left them out for 12 years. Every once in a while id stick an earring through out of curiosity to see if they were open. They stayed open most of the time. It wasn't until a few years ago I noticed they were closing up. About a few months ago I got back into piercings and I "repierced" them. Most of the hole was still there just some skin in the middle somewhere I had to break through. I was pierced at an 14g. They had shrunk to an 18g. After I repierced them and they had time to heal i did stretch to a 16g where I am staying. They do hit my teeth sometimes depending on how I move my mouth. However most of the time they sit nicely squished into the inside of my mouth. They dont effect me eating or drinking too much. Its just something you get used to. You train yourself to move your mouth to avoid catching them. But even so it was never a huge issue for me. Glad I have them back!!
When piercings close, they will first shrink down and re-connect in the center. Then the body begins to fill in outward. It's why often the piercings will be closed but appear open.
Congratulations on getting your piercings back. It's incredible how they become a part of you and you miss them when they aren't there. Give it plenty of time before you stretch them. The longer you wait the easier it will be.
I got my snake bites done with labret piercings. However throughout the healing process I had the issue with the inside of my lip trying to heal over the back of my labret and it caused alot of irritation.
After a few days of pain and annoyment I switched over to rings and I didn't have any problems other than some pain when the piercing was sliding through my lip with those dry crustys on the bar, which with more attentive cleaning, that problem was a easy fix
Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
On one hand, I plan on entering a field that deals with interacting with other people, and I wanna be respected.
On the other hand, snake bites are so cool.
On one hand, I sleep on my face a lot and suck at controlling bad habits that he listed in the video.
On the other hand, SNAKE BITES ARE SOOOO COOL!!!
Yes, it's always a struggle to find a balance. The key is making an educated decision on the piercings.
I love this guy, first time watching and instantly subscribed
Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching and subscribing.
the irony of me finding this video when i am considering giving myself snake bites while being born and raised iowan 🥰 ive done piercings on myself and others before and looking into getting my license now. so thank you for the education from a fellow iowan 🫶🏼
I have 3 labret piercings, or snake bites and a labret. I love them because not a lot of people have them :) I did my center labret myself at age 13, 23 years ago 🥺
I have 11 ear piercings and have had my nose and belly button done. Labrets by far the easiest. Heal quick and not fussy ever. Having a big fat bottom lip is helpful, lucky to have the anatomy.
My dentist checks out my gums every visit. Gonna be hard , the day I have to retire them.
Have to add. I have often faced discrimination for my lip Piercings. I work as a support worker/caregiver. Luckily people are just grateful for empathy.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Omg this is late but thanks for sharing, I’m a care and support worker too! I have quite a few piercings including a crystal dermal anchor and I’m watching this video because I’ve been wanting snakebites for years (I’m 24) but honestly my bright blue hair is mentioned more than the piercings. My workplace is super accepting though so I’m very lucky. And in return for getting to be myself, I work my very best!! People respect me, I respect them, simple. The elderly (I call them that because I literally care for the elderly and people with dementia and some adults with learning difficulties but they’re all 80s-90s) get a bit confused or make comments but that’s just their time frame I guess, but honestly most of them can’t even see it anyway.
From my eperience with my snake bite (only got one) do NOT change jewellery as soon as you can just because you THINK it's sort of healed (be SURE that it is and as mentioned in the video - let a professional do it, I most likely did it wrong and had the wrong rized ring). Do NOT be stubborn and switch jewellery a bunch if your piercing is only 2-3 months old. Got myself a new wound so I had to go back to cleaning regularly. Do not rush with healing piercings and don't be stubborn with using jewellery that clearly doesn't work the first time. In that case go back to the normal jewellery and wait a few more weeks :) I wanted a ring so badly but having to treat it as a new piercing all over again sucks more than having boring jewellery tbh.
I’m here again watching your videos to get more info on piercings! Getting snake bites on the 30th. I’m gotten my nipples and my septum done in the last 6 months and your videos have given me the extra confidence to get them done. I’m finally expressing myself fully through piercings and you had a part in that. So thank you for that.
I'm glad to hear that our videos have been a part of your piercing journey. Good luck on your new piercings and let us know how it turns out. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I work for an insurance company, so real corporate environment, I have lots of piercings but I have never felt judged based on that, I'm super grateful
That is great to hear. The tolerance and acceptance of piercings in the work place has increased so much over the past 30 years. Thank you for watching.
I have snake bites. The ring piercings are the best ones (atleast in my opinion) I've been having them for 6 months now. Their still healing but that's Because I play way them way too much. I switched different lip piercings like 3 times (around my 2nd month) but their not infected which is awesome! But sucks that their not fully healed.
Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
getting my snakebites pierced, first side was a 2/10, second time was maybe 2.5/10, both times the jewelry going thru was more painful than the needle but this might just be my piercer. icelollies are ur best friend, had loads and barely dealt with any swelling
The transfer can be uncomfortable but it really depends on if they use guide pins or not. Congratulations on your new piercings and thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
I've been considering getting snake bites for 3 years after I got fake piercings and after watching this I think I'm gonna get em' when I turn 18 so my parents can't tell me what to do, really educational video and glad I watched it :)
did u get it?
@iSoufflo no i got a septum piercing instead lol, snake bites are still on my list tho (once i have money lmao)
nice! i’m planning to get a snakebite tomorrow
@iSoufflo awesome!! hope it goes well :D
im about to get my snakebites done tomorrow and i was pretty scared about it but this video helped me feel more confident about it :)
I'm happy to hear that the video was helpful and made you feel more comfortable with getting the piercings. Good Luck and let us know how they turn out.
I want to get snake bites but I hate attention do you see my problem?
Also I can't wear piercings at work so...
Yeah they may not be the best option. However, life changes, job change and you never know when the right time may happen.
you can also get fakes to see how they look and if they are a good fit attention wise. and that way you can take em out for work with no issues
@@MakMarie that's a good idea thanks
@@gummysnacksandknives9229 no problem. im gunna get fakes to try it out myself to make sure ill like it before gettin it really done. and that way when you go to work you wont have to worry bout the holes closin up and havin to get it redone
what about a septum peircing? you can hide it in your nose
Got snake bites three days ago and I absolutely love how informative and interesting your video is , been looking for informative videos so that I can care for my piercings properly and this is the best one 🖤👀
Congratulation on your new piercings!!! Glad we could help and thank you for watching.
So impressed with the quality of your content, keep smashing it man!
Thank you and thank you for watching.
Very informative video. I am considering getting this piercing. This definitely gave me a lot of things to consider and the aftercare. Thank you.
Definitely getting it.
Glad to hear that you found the video helpful and good luck with your piercing and let us know how it turns out.
Keep up the amazing content dude, LOVE the tips and makes it easier to know what to get pierced
We plan on it. In fact, I'm considering starting a season two of Pros & Cons by a Piercer and going through all the piercings again with updated information and the new format that includes "Piercing Experience", "Healing" and "living with the Piercing". I just published episode 80, so I'm not sure where I'm going to cut season one off at.
I'm glad you are finding them informative, thank you for watching,
I’m 12, and I really want to get snake bite piercings when I’m older! I don’t have any piercings currently and I’m not planning on getting any except maybe those snake bites. I’ve been hearing mixed reviews. Some say they don’t hurt much, others say they hurt lots. I really want them but I’m kind of scared 😅
It is always best to wait until you are fully grown before getting them. It makes placing the piercings to limit the risks to damage easier. The pain isn't as bad as you think it will be.
@@BodyPiercingTattooingim thirteen, and for my fourteenth birthday im allowed to get them. Could they place it okay? Or should i wait another year?
I’m getting mine done in a few days and this video was so helpful ❤️ thank you so much for the information
Glad to hear that the video was helpful. Good luck with your piercings and let us know how they turn out.
Body Piercing & Tattooing okay thank you :) I will!
You are welcome and thank you for watching.
Am I a trumpet player? Yes
Will snake bites hurt like hell while playing? Of course
Do I still want to get them? Hell yeah!!
The placement will make the biggest difference. After the piercings heal there shouldn't be pain. The thing Is placing the piercings wide enough apart to be able to make the seal you need to play. Also I would suggest stick with labret studs.
Hello! I’ve always loved your videos and I’ve been wanting snakebites since I was 15, I’m almost 18 now and I’m about to get them done tomorrow 🥰🥰 this video was extremely helpful as all your piercing videos are! Definitely gonna just have a binge of your videos more often HAHA, thank you for being informative and humorous as always!
Glad you are enjoying the videos and finding them helpful. Good Luck and let us know how they turn out.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing unfortunately my piercer put a bar that’s too small and so it became embedded which is such a SHAMEEEE :/
i’m going to get them surgically removed in a couple days after being prescribed antibiotics to reduce swelling then get them pierced somewhere else!!
the company was so trash about giving me the wrong size acting like it’s my fault 😭😭 basically their biggest size was 12mm and that was still too small for me. my piercer had originally pierced my snakebite too high so i had to get it pierced 3 times instead of 2 (it hurt soooo much)
@@khalitrbl9350 any updates
I'm sorry to hear that you you went through that. They should have stoud behind their work and offered to do whatever they could do to fix the issue.
It is always an educated guess on how long the stud needs to be. Sometimes they just swell beyond the length and requires a longer post.
I loved the video. Im 15 and taking my beginning college courses, one of the topics I was on a few (5-7) months ago was culture and piercings and I soon fell in love with them. I have done my double helix, and a couple on my friends at home and taken courses on professional piercing, but how old do I have to be to be an apprentice to a professional?
Most studios will not allow you to pierce until you are 18. It does depend on where you are at but there is a liability issue and whether you cam enter into a contractual agreement.
Now that does not mean that you can't hang out and build a working relationship with an artist and studio. Many people got their start in this business pushing a broom, cleaning up, and helping out around the studio.
So i got my snake bites 2 days ago and both Sides inside my mouth Look kinda black/redish It also feels very hard
Without seeing them first hand, I'm going to have to make a guess and say it is bruises cause by the trauma of the piercings. It should fade in a few days. If it doesn't, seek medical advice asap.
I just got a side labret yesterday but made sure to let them know I intend to work up to full Snake Bites since I wanted to make sure that my lip can heal properly (I have sensitive skin so I never know). This helped the artist though because she had a better idea or how it should look for when I go for the other side.
So far the swelling has been pretty minimal, so I’m happy about that.
Congratulations on your new piercing and thank you for sharing your experience.
Lucky one. I got mine 3 years ago. Due to hospital stay I had to remove them for 10 days. No problem getting them back in. Another hospital stay and a year later, it was tight, but still open.
You're lucky and I'm glad to hear you didn't loose the piercings.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing I've had my snake bites for about 5 years now but now I am thinking of taking them out, do you think it's possible to heal the holes completely? And how long it could take
The piercing will squeeze shut in the center and grow together. It will take years for the holes to fill in and the scars will be the size of the jewelry.
Im getting snakebites a few days after Christmas this year so in a little over a month and i found this super helpful! Cant wait till i get them
Glad to help, good luck and let us know how it turns out.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing just got them half an hour ago :) they look so cool I'm very glad I got them 😁
this is such a wonderful video, I've been wanting to get rings for a while and I might just bite the bullet soon. you seem like a very nice and funny guy too, I really enjoyed listening to you :)
Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck if you decide to get it and let us know how it turns out. Thank you for watching.
my dad is finally letting me get these !! my appointment is in a few days im sososo happy
Did you get the snake bites? How did it go?
My mom said I could get a peircing when I turn 18 but the piercer said I could get it when I'm 13. She said there wasn't a legal age for a peircing so I'm getting snake bites for my birthday! :)
I do not suggest getting pierced by anyone that doesn't require consent of a legal guardian. Yes, you may live in an area where piercing is unregulated but in the US and most nations, you can not enter into a contract until you are of legal age.
Meaning if something goes wrong during or after the piercing is done or your parents are simply upset that you got the piercing, the piercer could be open to a law suit or criminal charges for endangering a minor and assault.
If a "professional" piercer is will to take the risk of being sued or having criminal charges brought against them, what other risks are they willing to take? It comes down to ethics and where you should trust this person with your health and well being.
As someone with snakebites, soft foods are also very helpful while the piercings are healing. The piercer I went to advised to eat softer fruits like bananas and dragon fruit or watermelon while it heals instead of apples and he heavily advised against citrus anything for the first month.
Yes, citrus can burn a bit in the first few week which could lead to more swelling. Thank you for sharing your advise and watching.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing thanks for making the piercing pros and cons videos
To all those watching in 2022 wondering about face masks: make sure that it's a loose mask to assure that it wont cause irritation or press on it too much !
Saving up money to be able to get these piercings, and the mask bit would definitely help. Considering i have school, it'd be useful/helpful to wear a mask the entire school day, and take it easy. Just to make sure that they dont get infected, and/or dont have pressure put onto them. :)
Personally just my own plan on how to handle my own problems with these piercings at the time. Praying i get them eventually. :)
I've had a number of clients heal with the mask on without a issue. Thank you for sharing your insights.
im watching this with fresh snakebites right now my lip is swollen but i have friends that help me out with the healing process and my rlly nice piercer also told me how to take care of it and what not
Congratulations on your new piercings and here's hoping the healing is quick and easy.
is it safe to eat raw or fermented foods like sushi or kimchi during the healing period or is it better to stay away from all of that.
When in doubt stay away but if you wash raw vegetables and use a clean knife, you should be safe. Fermented is a different situation but since usually harmful microorganisms are killed off during fermentation, you should be fine.
On the point of them closing quickly, I found Bodyartforms (and probably others) sells silicone retainers with a weird heart shaped tail that are super comfy. They're trickier to put in a squishy area like the lip versus say a cartilage piercing, but I think they feel better than glass or acrylic retainers
The main issues with silicone is there are different grades and often the silicone being sold is not biocompatible or implant grade. The other is that the material has been known to stick to the piercing tissue and then damage the piercing when the jewelry is removed.
This was very informative! My birthday is this weekend and I was deciding with Labret or snake bites. Thank you for this video.
Well, first off happy birthday and I hope you have an incredible day. I'm glad the video was helpful, good luck and let us know how the piercings turn out.
Body Piercing & Tattooing I definitely will! And thank you🤗
I live in a very conservative state, I've have mine done however most jobs I do have to take them out. I had my first one done about 9 years ago and 5 more till I got it where it needs to be to be comfortable and as symmetrical as possible about 4 years ago. Now I can take them out for a max of 3 days before it is a struggle to get back in so I try to remember to put them back in as soon as I get home. The pain was maybe a 2, healing was cake. I smoke so i kept a small bottle of mouthwash with me so i could swish afterwards. If you're thinking about them, do keep you're areas employment in mind so you can plan it out if you'll need to take them out
Thank you for sharing your experience and your advice.
This was really helpful! I plan on getting snakebites Saturday so I'm doing a lot of research about em to be sure. I'm probably gonna go look up aftercare now
Wish I lived in Iowa right now. Places in the UK refuse to pierce with rings even though that’s the jewellery I will 100% wear for this type of piercing
This isn't just a UK thing. There are a number of piercers in the US that will too. The thing is they don't seem to understand that the angle of the piercing can great reduce the amount of issues with wearing rings. They have been taught that barbells are the only option instead of piercing with jewelry that matches the anatomy.
Body Piercing & Tattooing That sucks! I don’t know anywhere near me who will pierce with rings :( I’ll have to do more research. Thank you!!
My Pros and Cons for this beautiful piercing,,,
Pros: It looks so freaking cool oh my god
My mother agreed as long as I pay for it
It looks super cool
It heals rather quick and doesn't usually go wrong
Cons: I'm now in a world where I'm required to wear a face mask and at school I wouldn't be able to change it out constantly
I bite my lip because of my anxiety and I would definitely mess with my piercing (though with the biting it might help me stop)
I'm worried about my piercing place because I've never had a piercing before though I did read a lot of good reviews
I want to swim this summer ;-;
Middle Ground: I'm in colorguard and the judges are really strict on appearances but if I get it soon then it SHOULD heal in time for me to replace it with a clear one or clear retainer (That's what they called it I'm unsure I'd take it up with my piercer )
No swimming this summer ;-;
I'm worried the piercer will mess up or I'll say something that's wrong and they'll do what I told them instead of what I actually wanted/\
The key is to take your time and research your piercer. You should be able to change to retainer within 2-4 months. I would suggest glass.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing I didn't expect you to reply so quickly if at all but thank you! Hopefully I can get this piercing done soon!
Well you just happened to post at the right time. Good luck with your piercings and let us know how it turns out.
This is the only man I trust to pierce my snake bites
There are a great number of very talented piercers out there but of course I would like to do everyone's piercings. If you are in the area, feel free to stop by.
i’m currently 13 and i’m obsessed with snakebites i want to get them when i’m 18 but there are different types i don’t know if i should get studs or rings..
I would suggest starting with deciding on the look you want. Then I would focus on which has the least risk of damaging your teeth, gums and bone structures in your mouth.
Body Piercing & Tattooing thank you❤️
You are welcome.
Turning 18 in a month can’t wait to finally get these !
Have you gotten them? How did it turn out?
I've had my piercing for 10 years Haven't wore them much since I got my current job. So I've went a 3 yrs without anything in them and I dumbly tested it they are still open but they had shrunk. From 16g to 20g.
Feel blessed that you can get anything in them at all. With oral piercings, it's not unusual for them to close completely within a few hours.
This feels like an actual informative episode of dr. Steve Brule
I hope it's as entertaining
I'm going through my edgy young adult phase and I really want snake bites as my first peircing 🤙 also love the slipknot poster
Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Yes that is the plaque for the self titled album and was a gift from band.
Hey y'all I have been debating on getting snakebites on my top and bottom lips and have some questions/concerns.
1. Have anyone of y'all experienced trouble with possible employers due to your snakebites? If so, how often does this happen?
2. Has anyone had people judge or avoid you because of your piercings?
3. Is infection something to be worried about? Should I be worried about the bacteria in my mouth?
4. Do the piercings impede eating or drinking?
5. If you have removed and let your lip piercing close, have you had any problems with scar tissue? Either from someone else or yourself? And is it noticeable at all?
6. Is it possible to use both curved dumbbells & rings in the same piercing?
Sorry about any dumb questions, I'm somewhat new to the piercing game.Huge thanks to anyone who can help!
1. It really depends on the employer and it can be strange. I've had clients that had issues with the piercing while working at a fast food chain but others that worked in fine dining being encouraged to get visible piercings and tattoos.
2. People who tend to judge people based on appearance only, will. Though if the piercing is common in your area, I doubt it will be an issue at all.
3. If you take care of the piercings the chances of infection are very small.
4. There can be some adaption in the first week.
5. Scar tissue from lip and labret piercings can be very noticeable for decades after the jewelry is removed.
6. yes they can be done with curved barbells. Usually we do not suggest rings to start.
Yes I'm one who can. I got it pierced like 10 years ago. Took it out like 5 years ago and it took a few minutes of pushing to slowly get it back in but it went through the original hole. No swelling or healing was needed.
I'm telling you there are just some people that they never close. You're one of the lucky ones.
Im thinking of getting them and this is definitely a awesome video, so i subscribed :))
Glad to hear that you found the video informative. Let us know if you end up getting them and how it turns out.
just booked my snake bite piercing! so excited :)
I'm trying to get these for my sixteenth birthday
Here's hoping your birthday wish comes true. If it does let us know how it turns out.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing its been almost 4 months since my birthday but I am probably getting them this weekend !!
Just my snakebites. Did the studs. It's annoying to eat but it looks amazing and it didn't hurt getting it pierced at all
Congratulations on your new piercings. Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
I love your channel. I am very interested in becoming a piercer. What advice would you give me in regards to getting into an apprenticeship?
I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying our videos and hopefully learning a few things along the way.
I did three videos on how to become a piercer. If there is something that you don't feel I covered, please leave a comment.
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Thank you so much for the links
@@NanaBoo1127 you are welcome. Glad I could help.
I dont rhink my parents would be too happy with any face piercings just because job reasons, so i like watching theses videos so i can make fake piercings while learning about them 👍❤
It really depends on the job you want. Also I have to say that a lot of piercings that were consider alternative and anti-social 15 years ago are very socially acceptable now. The future is unwritten.
I wanna get a lip piercing but I’m a bit anxious that I may pass out lmao I tend to do that when I get a needle
Very useful video. Thank you! I didn't know this part of the body healed that fast!
You are welcome but always understand that everyone heals differently.
I want this piercing but sadly I have a terrible habit of chewing my lip.
I do to! But I’m hoping if I get them it might help me stop bitting my lip
I think you will find that you may n fact stop crewing your lip.
I did it 😄 I did pass out tho
@@kizukiia Yay!!! I got my eyebrow pierced because the place I went to wasn't doing under the mask piercings.
It happens, don't feel bad. I'm guessing this long after the piercing was done.
I have been wanting snake bites bad lately and thought about it a long time. Tysm!
The first step is educating yourself to risks and commitment it will take time heal the piercings. Next is finding the right piercer. Do your research and you should be fine.
Body Piercing & Tattooing ok thank you!
Heyyy, so I have a question about the jewelry! Do u think after it heals I could change it to some sort of a rubber material? I feel like that'd be better for my gums and teeth, so if so what material would u perfer?
Thanks you the vid bro very informative my ol man said i could get them so now im gonna set up the appointment hopefully before school starts for this year I’ll update this comment as i do the process
You are welcome and I'm happy to hear that you found the video helpful. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
I have a question about snake bites! How is kissing and what are some things to do / not do?
Depends on the jewelry and the skill of the other person.
Im considering getting snakebites (rings) but the risk of damaging the teeth scared the shit out of me
I really want this piercing but 2020... :(
Yes, the masks and closure makes this a more different to get or heal the piercing.
i’m getting snake bites this weekend for my birthday and i’m a bit nervous for school since i have to wear a mask most of the day on mondays and wensdays
Change the mask often and make sure to be careful when you take the masks off.
I got my Snake Bites 5 months ago and I have a small hard bump on the inside around one of the piercings. What would you recommend I should do to help get it to clear up?
I would highly suggest you see your piercer or doctor. It's hard to say what it is or what caused it and until you get rid of the cause it won't go away.
@@BodyPiercingTattooing I left out the part of me getting pierced with hoops and I didn't down size. 6 weeks after I got pierced I did go back to the place where I got it done at but I was unable to see who pierced me. I saw another piercer and she said it was from the hoops moving too much. Since then the bump has reduced in size and formed a bump on the outside before that one is almost cleared up but the inside bump is still hard and painful. That is concerning enough to get it checked out futher by another piercer.
@@DaveBailey18 it could be scar tissue or it could be and abcess or cyst. If it's painful I'm leaning towards it maybe being the later. If it does seem to go away do see someone else or a doctor.
i ADORE your ear piercings. that combo is so dope
Thank you.
I feel extremely lucky I had mine out for a year and was able to easily get mine back in I went from a 14 to a 16 but it went in. Then took it out for a few days and it closed but I got them repierced and currently in the healing process. Lucky they don’t affect my employment but eating is a bitch
Yeah, the smaller the holes the faster they close.
Overtime and with the correct jewelry, eating should get easier. Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.
Subbed! This guy is effin AWESOME! Very informative and also a SLIPKNOT fan!
Thank you.
I get my first piercings, the snake bites, a couple days ago, I have a couple questions:
Is it normal for the swelling on my lip to go around the base of the labret? How long does it take for the swelling to subside?
I'm making my dental cleaning as my piercer recommended me, using a alcohol-free mouthwash and cleaning the outside with boiled water with some marine salt (also making rinsing with that formula).
The swelling usually last 3-5 days. It shouldn't exceed the length of the jewelry. If it does you need to have a longer post put in.
A better option for cleaning the outside is a sterile saline spray like neilmed piercing aftercare or wound wash spray.
Going to get mine done tomorrow, really informative on the types of piercings I can wear with them. Defo gonna bring all this up with my piercer
Glad that the video was helpful and thank you for watching. Good luck with your piercing and let us know how it turns out.
im getting my lips pierced tomorrow (following all possible sanitary measures) and im so excited ahh. i had the same piercing but just at one side a year ago and i miss it,,, idk how that works but okay.
thank you for the video. i really appreciate your charismatic personality while filming your videos, it's like you're learning something cool in a cool way.
also, should i just use mouthwash or is the saline solution strictly necessary? thanks!
I'm glad you found the video helpful. I suggest mouthwash twice daily for the first two weeks.
You make me feel a lot better about piercings ty sir
You're welcome, glad to help and thank you for watching.
I am getting snake bites soon, but I am worried about the price of them. I know each place has their own prices, but is there like a price range for snake bites? Love the video.
Price can be greatly different from market to market. I charge roughly $110-140 depending on jewelry. In larger markets you could see as high as $200.
I always suggest to focus more on the experience of the piercer and the quality of the jewelry. If you get a bargain, it usually means that they are unskilled or are cutting cost some where. Many studios offer special offers from time to time, so zero in on the studio and pay attention to the site and social media.
Very informative thanks so much this video I just recently got snakebite piercing so far so good no issues slight bit swelling with on one side a white bump
Glad to help and thank you for watching.
I work with chemicals and do alot of spraying, I have to wear full face & half mask all the time, how would this effect snake bites?
It depends on how much contact and pressure the mask has. Also you want to be concerned how clean the mask is.