Snakes in a spa? TheBali Heritage Reflexology and Spa in Jakarta, Indonesia is offering a unique massage treatment which involves placing pythons on a client's body. The "snake massage" is said to alleviate stress.

The spa claims that the movement of the snakes and the adrenaline triggered by fear have a , according to CBS News.

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Some are skeptical about the spa's claims. When faced with a stressful situation, such as being covered in snakes, the , among other chemicals, which increases heart rate, elevates blood pressure and boosts energy supplies, the Daily Mail points out. So this type of 'therapy' may actually cause a client to feel on edge rather than relaxed.

Whatever the effects, snake massages are gaining popularity in other parts of the world. A health and beauty for the opportunity to have six non-venomous serpents slither their way across aching muscles and joints, according to NBC News. The spa claims clients find physical contact with the snakes to be soothing.

If you would rather try less slithery treatments, the Bali Heritage Spa, mayonnaise and strawberry ice cream body treatments, and facials using pure gold, according to its official website.

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