How do you overcome the fear of snakes?

Answer 1

Often fear can be overcome by learning more about the object that frightens you. For instance, I went to a class on snakes (film strips) and learned about poisonous vs. non poisonous snakes and information about their habitats. I went and saw them at the zoo. I have yet to handle one, but at least I can identify the ones that I should walk waaay around when I see them. Finally, the statistic that the people who get the most rattlesnake bites are male, young, and have been drinking was reassuring, since I do not fall into that group of people. Mostly snakes are shy and if you keep your distance, so will they.