Snake massage

Don't Look If You're Afraid of Snakes...

July 15, 2008

Indiana Jones isn't going to like this: In northern Israel, a spa offers a unique massage that isn't for the squeamish. At Ada Barak's spa, you can have six massage therapists work on loosening tight, sore muscles. The only catch: they're snakes.

Barak's odd treatment incorporates king snakes, corn snakes, and milk snakes. Six non-venomous serpents slither slowly around your torso. Barak told Reuters that people find the experience soothing, but I can't even look at snakes at the zoo without feeling faint. To see a video of the treatment, read more.

37 Comments

3 years 10 weeks

I love this idea and i really want to star my own business i didnt even think it was real i have plenty of snakes i love and kiss them like a dog lover would and i get massages from my ball pythons too at night before i lay down i put them on my neck and face it awesome

3 years 44 weeks

I would just like to let everyone know that a snake actually feels amazing on your skin. I, myself, have fallen asleep from having my snake with me because it can be so relaxing. I still remember watching fear factor long ago and wondering why these people were so afraid of the snake tubs. Trust me, this is a VERY relaxing massage, and I've only had two snake at a max on me. I would definitely love to try this if I ever get the chance. I would also like to say that they wouldn't constrict you because for one, you are much too big for them to eat, and they won't try to harm you if you pose no threat to them. Which also make it obvious as to why they wouldn't bite you. Snake strike to kill, and if they cannot kill you, they won't strike to cause unnecessary conflict. (Owner of many snakes)

gr_09 4 years 24 weeks

is this for real?i am going to stay faaaaaaaaaar away from it!

gr_09 4 years 24 weeks

is this for real? i am going to stay faaaaaaaaaar away from it!

Kaitie M 4 years 29 weeks

I'm a bit weird, I love snakes (If they don't want to eat me)!

Black Velveteen 4 years 30 weeks

NO WAY! I'd be worrying about being bitten. Is that even hygenic??

Cwinche 4 years 31 weeks

Ewwww! So scary and gross and scary and gross!!!

christinapeeples 4 years 33 weeks

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww! i have the worst phobia of snakes... i even had to turn my head so i could scroll down and write this comment...anybody who can do that is my hero...and it doesnt seem like you would be getting a real full fledged massage..

SmileyFace26 4 years 35 weeks

Never ever!!!!! I will not. How wuold this even feel good, they can't rub into the knots.

LisaKate 4 years 39 weeks

i just cant imagine, even if you WEREN'T afraid of snakes, that this could feel good...

flutterby moon 4 years 40 weeks

This wouldn't be a nightmare for me, i've never been afraid of snakes. One time i even kissed one, it was a dare ok. I have to agree with tigr3bianca, i don't see how this would enhance a massage. It sounds more like some gimmick.

tigr3bianca 4 years 41 weeks

I think snakes are beautiful and they don't freak me out. But I'm not sure how good of a massage they would give. I've held many snakes and they can give a good squeeze but to just have them move over you is not a massage. It would be no different than having someone slowly move a towel over you. Possibly relaxing but I wouldn't pay money for it.