Word of the Day: Ophidiophobia

[RubyK]

Ophidiophobia is the fear of snakes. It is possibly the most common subcategory of herpetophobia, the fear of reptiles. Some researchers believe phobias related to reptiles (and snakes specifically) may be evolutionary, developed by our ancestors as a survival mechanism.

As a child, I believed a snake lived under my bed and would come out at night after the lights were turned off.

 

[Sliverfox]

I'm surprised at how many grown men have ophidiophobia.

 

[Aunt Marg]

I wonder if Orville Clarence Redenbacher, suffered from ophidiophobia?

If in fact Orville Clarence Redenbacher, did suffer from ophidiophobia, I'm certain Mr. Redenbachers' reaction would be nothing more than a popcorn fart.