Ophidiophobia

Ophidiophobia, also known as ophiophobia, came from the Greek word “ophis” which means “snake” and “phobia” which means “fear”. It is the irrational fear of snakes. Those with this specific phobia may experience nausea, dizziness, palpitations, trembling, chest pain, and a feeling of doom when they see snakes. Some may already be triggered by merely looking at pictures or videos of snakes. This may be caused by genetic and environmental factors such as a combination of genetic predisposition and a distressing experience with snakes. Treatments include psychotherapy and anti-anxiety medications.