I know people who have snake bites. I've wanted to get them, but my parents won't let me.
If you're doing it, please do it professionally. I know at least 12 people who have them, and said it's nothing but a pinch. It just depends on how well you take pain. It shouldn't hurt. I would still only trust a professional. Home remedies aren't bad, but, it's easy for it to get infected. If you're doing it at home, instead of numbing it with ice, numb it with something for your lips. Ice will make it harder for the needle to go through. So, if you're going to use a home remedy, make sure you have the right size needle which would match up with the ring you're using.