An Evolutionary Phobia
Theorists posit that our ancestors tended to fear animals, both vertebrates, and invertebrates, that could cause harm. So, the sheer number of venomous reptiles in the environment could have caused herpetophobia to develop over time.
How do I overcome Herpetophobia?
How to overcome herpetophobia
- Therapy. There are two different types of therapy that are often used for specific phobias like herpetophobia. ...
- Medications. Benzodiazepines and beta-blockers are two examples of medications that may be prescribed to you as you're being treated for herpetophobia. ...
- Additional tips for coping.
What's the rarest phobia?
Rare and Uncommon Phobias
- Ablutophobia | Fear of bathing. ...
- Arachibutyrophobia | Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. ...
- Arithmophobia | Fear of math. ...
- Chirophobia | Fear of hands. ...
- Chloephobia | Fear of newspapers. ...
- Globophobia (Fear of balloons) ...
- Omphalophobia | Fear of Umbilicus (Bello Buttons)
