Probably more people than not are afraid of snakes. For the most part, fear of snakes is totally irrational and comes from a lack of true information about snakes. A bad experience with a snake or a fear learned from a parent who was scared of snakes can make you believe that all snakes are to be feared when in fact that is not true at all.
The best way to calm your fear of snakes is to educate yourself about them. While there are some venomous snakes, most are not harmful and they are very useful. Snakes help keep the population of rats, mice and vermin down.
Most snakes are not aggressive towards people and they would rather run and hide from you and they will do so if you give them the chance. Some snakes are territorial towards their home, but they still don't want anything to do with you and will avoid you if at all possible.
A snake will strike if it thinks it's life is in jeopardy. A snake that feels it is in danger of being stepped on or picked up will likely strike. If you are walking outside where there could be a snake, just pay attention to where you step. Snakes like to lay under rocks or logs so take care if you move one. Despite tales you may have been told, a snake will not usually chase a person.
On the off chance that you do suffer a snake bite, seek medical attention, but stay calm. Most snake bites are not harmful and if you keep the bite clean and don't let it get infected, it shouldn't cause you any problems. Even a bite from a poisonous snake is not usually fatal if you get medical attention immediately.
The best thing you can do to help you overcome your fear of snakes is to educate yourself. Snakes might make you a little uncomfortable, but in most cases they aren't a danger to you and we really do need them. - 30450
The best way to calm your fear of snakes is to educate yourself about them. While there are some venomous snakes, most are not harmful and they are very useful. Snakes help keep the population of rats, mice and vermin down.
Most snakes are not aggressive towards people and they would rather run and hide from you and they will do so if you give them the chance. Some snakes are territorial towards their home, but they still don't want anything to do with you and will avoid you if at all possible.
A snake will strike if it thinks it's life is in jeopardy. A snake that feels it is in danger of being stepped on or picked up will likely strike. If you are walking outside where there could be a snake, just pay attention to where you step. Snakes like to lay under rocks or logs so take care if you move one. Despite tales you may have been told, a snake will not usually chase a person.
On the off chance that you do suffer a snake bite, seek medical attention, but stay calm. Most snake bites are not harmful and if you keep the bite clean and don't let it get infected, it shouldn't cause you any problems. Even a bite from a poisonous snake is not usually fatal if you get medical attention immediately.
The best thing you can do to help you overcome your fear of snakes is to educate yourself. Snakes might make you a little uncomfortable, but in most cases they aren't a danger to you and we really do need them. - 30450
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