What Is a Phobia?

Ophidiophobia (Fear of snakes)

Ophidiophobia is a fear of snakes. This can sometimes be confused with herpetophobia, which is a fear of reptiles in general, but people with ophidiophobia are specifically afraid of snakes.  They will be startled at the sight of a snake, oftentimes jumping, screaming, or crying.Similar to arachnophobia, people with ophidiophobia will avoid places where snakes may be found and avoid participating in outdoor activities such as camping or hiking. Unlike arachnophobia, the fear is less likely to be induced simply by looking at a picture of a snake.