Are Snake Eye Piercings & Frog Eye Piercings Safe?

Snake eye and frog eye tongue piercings have gained popularity online. They're bold, eye-catching, and unique. But that's where the fun ends.

Are snake eye and frog eye piercings safe? The short answer: no, they’re not. And likewise, most professional, respected piercers won't do them and strongly advise against getting them. Both piercings involve modifying the tip of the tongue in ways that disrupt how it naturally functions. This is no joke and nothing to mess around with.

A snake eye piercing

What Are Snake Eye and Frog Eye Piercings?

• Snake Eye Piercing: A horizontal barbell placed through the tip of the tongue, connecting both muscle groups.

• Frog Eye Piercing: Two vertical barbells positioned side-by-side at the front of the tongue -- they kind of look like frog eyes, if your tongue were the head of a frog.

  
  

While they might seem harmless (a piercing is just temporary, right?), they are actually super dangerous. They interfere with the tongue’s anatomy in ways that can lead to real, lasting damage.

Why We Say No

We will never do a snake eye or frog eye piercing at Solana Tattoo, and for good reason. Both piercings go against the natural function and structure of the tongue. The tongue has two separate muscles that move independently, and connecting them with a piercing can result in serious complications.

These include:

• Tooth and gum erosion

• Bone damage

• Interference with speech and eating (read that again! You might not be able to properly talk or eat!)

• Chronic discomfort or pain

• High risk of migration or rejection

  
  

From a professional standpoint, these piercings are not viable or safe. At Solana Tattoo, we hold ourselves to high ethical standards, including refusing to perform body modifications that we know will cause harm. Offering these types of piercings would go against our values and our responsibility to protect your long-term health.

Safer Alternatives That Still Look Amazing

We understand the desire to get something bold and different, and we love helping clients find creative ways to express themselves. If you're curious about tongue piercings, there are safer, well-established options that work with your anatomy instead of against it. We also do a wide range of other unique piercings that are safe. Our piercing staff can do just about anything -- and do it well.

Instead of taking the risk, book a free consultations to talk about what’s possible, what’s safe, and what will give you a great look and not mess with your safety.

The bottom line: Just because something is trending doesn’t mean it’s worth the risk. Your body deserves respect, and so do you.