What is the technical term for the fear of snakes?

Correct answer: Ophidiophobia

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Andrew
Andrew
I don't fear them, but I do respect them...
Chris
Chris
I have this issue, I can’t even watch snakes on TV
jsh
jsh
Having tried to answer so many questions about phobias in this game I think I may be developing a fear of phobias! Is there a specific name for fear of phobias?
RushMama2112
RushMama2112
I love snakes. I had a ball python many years ago. She was very sweet. I took her to my daughter's pre-school (Montessori) to show the kids that snakes weren't slimy or nasty. Most were surprised that she was soft and smooth. I hope some of those kids unlearned the cultural fear of snakes that day. Caveat: non-venomous, tame snakes only, please. I just avoid any other kind.
RushMama2112
RushMama2112
jsh, phobophobia, iirc.
Viejoyfeo
Viejoyfeo
Chris, Same here. When pictures of snakes show up on Facebook or Instagram or even in this game, my phone is usually tossed out of my hands. Pathetic, I know…
Deborah
Deborah
jsh, Yes there is a word for a phobia of phobias, but I cannot recall what it is.
Nhuca
Nhuca
Chris, I am the same. I cannot see them in clothes or bags
Mel
Mel
MY FAMILY HAD A BABY YELLOW PYTHON A FEW YEARS AGO, AND HE WAS THE SWEETEST SNAKE. HE NEVER BIT ANYONE AND HE LOVED TO WRAP HIMSELF AROUND YOUR ARM.. HE ALSO LOVED A WARM BATH.
Player #145754444
Player #145754444
Phobias are mentally painful, hard to make some people understand
Mizv
Mizv
jsh, it’s called being honest and human