Spiderbite Piercing: Everything You Need to Know

In the piercing world, the term Spiderbite refers to two piercings placed close together on one side of the lower lip.

It’s called spiderbite because the piercing resembles the bite of a spider. Just as the snakebite piercing looks like the bite of a snake.

How are spider bites made?

A spiderbite piercing is made in the same way as most other lip piercings. You first determine the location of your piercings with your piercer. They then disinfect the area around the mouth, both internally and externally, with a disinfectant liquid. They place a pair of pliers on the lip and pierce through with a needle, followed by a labret. And all of that, twice.

Most piercings in the lip have a thread thickness of 1.2 mm. You often get a longer piece of jewelry to start with, so the lip can swell slightly. The initial swelling will gradually disappear over time.

How should I take care of my spiderbite?

The aftercare of a spiderbite is essential for your piercing to heal properly and look healthy.

• Don't play with the jewelry. It puts unnecessary stress on your newly made holes and prolongs the healing time. Give them peace and quiet to heal.
• Rinse your mouth morning and night with isotonic saline.
• Avoid any foreign body fluids, so no kissing! Also, avoid alcohol, spicy food, and smoking. If you cannot avoid it, rinse with plain water or mouthwash soon after.

It is very wise to replace your toothbrush as it can be a major germ bomb.

What jewelry can I use in my spiderbite?

During the healing period, you should keep your starter jewelry on. After, you can switch to a shorter and more comfortable piece of jewelry, such as labrets made of PTFE.

Some people use rings in their spiderbite, but labrets and horseshoes can also be used. The choice is yours. Rings in plastic are somehow limited; most are made of metal, such as surgical steel or titanium. If you suffer from a nickel allergy, we recommend you use titanium before surgical steel.