THE FIFTH ELEMENT LIFE ORIGINAL DESIGN CIRCA 2018

(No returns or size exchanges. If in doubt or unsure  - we recommend ordering M/L)

Snakes come in varied colours and sizes. They are usually patterned to blend in with their natural⠀environment, but seasonally shed their skin to start anew. The shedding process serves many⠀purposes: to remove parasites that may have attached to the old skin, and to allow for growth. Skin⠀shedding is required for growth, as their skin doesn’t stretch or expand; instead, the snake will grow⠀a whole new bigger skin underneath the old layer which it sheds as it grows.

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Without snakes, our ecosystem would suffer a great imbalance and humans would endure a world⠀filled with many more rodents and pests. Although snakes usually target small mammals and⠀insects for food, they have been known to kill and consume large mammals like deer and sheep.⠀Although they have no legs, snakes are readily mobile, fast movers, agile climbers and (surprisingly)⠀good swimmers. Snakes rely on their environment to regulate their temperature and intuitively⠀reposition themselves or cue hibernation in order to keep their temperature stable.

They use their tongue to smell and they look out for prey and potential threats alike by feeling vibrations through⠀the ground.⠀The snake teaches us the need for regular cleansing and shedding of layers within ourselves, such⠀as unhelpful habits, patterns of thinking, and old beliefs. As cold-blooded reptiles, snakes also rely⠀heavily on the heat of the sun for energy and personal warmth, which shows us that in order to⠀continue to grow, we must continually seek light as a means to recharge and maintain our energy⠀
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.925 Sterling silver

Designed by Sarah Wilder in QLD Australia, crafted in Bali, Indonesia

Shipping from retailer Wilde Willow, Paddington, Brisbane, Australia.

30-33mm length (30mm small, 33mm large)

Please note: The black etching in each design is hand oxidised, which means there will be slight variations in the darkness and consistency from design to design in some cases. It is not painted in and is an alchemical process requiring heat. 

For international customers: We are not liable for any extra charges incurred in your country for their specific set of custom charges and fees. This is a completely separate and unavoidable charge when importing from other countries

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