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In the United States, approximately one-third of the adult population suffers from an irrational fear of snakes.<ref name="rf1">http://www.calmclinic.com/phobias/ophidiophobia</ref> Whether this fear is the result of a personal experience, or the result of misinformation that has been spread through popular media and culture, "ophidiophobia" nonetheless remains one of the most common phobias amongst adults. | In the United States, approximately one-third of the adult population suffers from an irrational fear of snakes.<ref name="rf1">http://www.calmclinic.com/phobias/ophidiophobia</ref> Whether this fear is the result of a personal experience, or the result of misinformation that has been spread through popular media and culture, "ophidiophobia" nonetheless remains one of the most common phobias amongst adults. | ||
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#Handle a living snake. When you are ready, return to the nature center to handle a snake.<ref name="rf2" /> While you can do this at your local pet store, your local pet store may not specialize in snakes and may not be prepared to answer your questions or know how to properly handle or introduce them. | #Handle a living snake. When you are ready, return to the nature center to handle a snake.<ref name="rf2" /> While you can do this at your local pet store, your local pet store may not specialize in snakes and may not be prepared to answer your questions or know how to properly handle or introduce them. | ||
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