Is a 'Python Massage' Really a Relaxing Treatment?

If you're looking for a different treatment at the spa, you might try out a python massage.

The Daily Mail reports that a new spa treatment craze takes this treat from Jarkarta's Bali Heritage Reflexology and Spa to make the "movement of the snakes and the adrenaline triggered by fear is said to have a positive impact on the customer's metabolism."

The spa claims that by releasing adrenaline hormones, the chemical can help to elevate blood pressure and boost overall energy-fighting tension found throughout the body.

"There is a chance that after being frozen in fear with muscles tensed for up to an hour, that customers may need a full body massage afterwards, to need out some new knots," The Daily Mail reports.

Though this is certainly a rather odd treatment, other peculiar spa treatments have graced the market from time to time.

Does anyone remember bee sting acupuncture?

According to a recent article from the South China Morning Post, Wang Menglin, the creator of the technique, was using the treatment in China with the belief that an Italian variety of bees could help alleviate tension and pain in patient's backs.

However, the American Cancer Society's websites states that there are no statistics suggesting that honeybee venom is good for you.

Have you tried any whacky spa treatments? Please share in the comments below.