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Could I paralyze half of my face by doing my snake bites?

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No.

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How can I change the piercing?

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Wait a few weeks after you get the piercing done, and make sure you are cleaning it as directed. You must also make sure your new piece of jewelry is sterile and your hands are clean when you change it.

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Do I have to keep the snakebites in while they're healing?

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Yes.

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Is a snake bite piercing dangerous?

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No. If you take good care of it and allow it to heal properly it's not dangerous. Just go to an experienced piercer and take care of yourself.

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What if my parents will not let me get spider or snake bites?

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Talk to them about it and try to change their minds. If that doesn't work, wait and ask again in a year or two.

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Is it a dumb idea to pierce them myself?

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It is never a good idea to pierce yourself. Go to a reputable piercer that knows what they're doing and has sanitary equipment.

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What's the average gauge for snakebites?

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Snakebites are pierced with a 12mm bar to allow for swelling, then changed to an 8/10mm bar/ring. The size you change it to is personal preference, but more piercers use a 12mm bar due to the amount of swelling and the amount of redness.

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