1. a person who has an intense fear of snakes
Usage: derived from Greek 'ophidion' (snake) and 'phobos' (fear); technical/medical term

Examples

• My sister is an ophidiophobe and refuses to visit the reptile exhibit at the zoo.
• As an ophidiophobe, he was terrified when a garter snake appeared in the garden.
• The ophidiophobe's anxiety increased when the nature documentary featured snakes.
• Many ophidiophobes experience panic attacks at the mere sight of a snake.
• She sought therapy to help manage her ophidiophobe tendencies.