Each of the two piercings passes through the tissue under the lower lip: from the skin on the outside to the mucous membrane inside the mouth. The most important thing is symmetry. Piercer marks both points before the procedure so that the earrings are equidistant from the center of the lip.

Snakebite is easily confused with other arrangements such as bites:

• Snake Bites: one piercing in each corner of the lower lip. lips.
• Spider Bites: two piercings close together on one side of the lower lip.
• Shark Bites: two piercings on each side of the lower lip, four total.
• Angel Bites: two symmetrical piercings above the upper lip. More about them in the guide to Monroe

A Snakebite is two piercings, one after the other. Each one feels similar to the classic Labret, most often at 3–4 on a 10-point scale. The second one can be felt a bit more strongly because the tissue reacts to the first one.

The first days after the procedure are more difficult:

• Swelling of the entire lower lip: the swelling covers both sides, so the lip may be visibly enlarged for a few days. Therefore, piercer puts on longer rods to start with.
• Two discs in the mouth: at the beginning, both flat discs from the inside can be felt with the tongue and may rub against the lower teeth. This goes away after replacing the rods with shorter ones.

Both channels heal simultaneously and in two different environments: from the outside on the facial skin, from the inside in the constantly moist mucous membrane.

• The initial stage of healing (swelling): from 2 to 4 weeks.
• Complete healing of the canals: from 2 to 4 months.

It happens that one side heals faster than the other, and this is normal. Do not change to decorative jewelry until the slower side has fully healed.

1. Do not touch: do not move the piercings with your fingers or play with them with your tongue or teeth.
2. Clean the outside: Apply saline 2-3 times a day with a microbrush around each piercing. Do not pour salt straight from the ampoule onto the wound.
3. Rinse your mouth from the inside: after each meal, drink other than water and cigarette, rinse your mouth with water or a liquid without alcohol.
4. Avoid irritation: limit alcohol, cigarettes and hot and spicy foods for the first weeks. They irritate the mucous membrane and prolong healing.
5. Brush your teeth gently: use a soft toothbrush and be careful with the discs on the inside of the lip.

If you are concerned, consult the piercer who performed the procedure.

On time healing: in both piercings Labret with flat disc on the back.

• Material: Titanium ASTM F136 (G23). It does not corrode in contact with saliva and works well for people allergic to nickel, which is important for two healing canals in the mouth.
• Rod thickness: most often 1.2 mm.
• Starting length: even 10-12 mm, depending on the swelling.

Downsize in both earrings is mandatory.
After about 3-4 weeks, when the swelling has gone down, return to the piercer and replace both rods with shorter ones that fit the lip (usually 6 mm or 8 mm). Bars that are too long hit the lower teeth and gums. With snakebite, the risk of gum recession and enamel damage affects both sides at the same time.

After healing: you can wear lip rings, decorated caps or pairs of identical decorations that will emphasize the symmetry of the arrangement.