Herpetophobia is the fear of
A)Snakes
B)Rats
C)Water
D)All of the above
 

 

While the term technically has a broader meaning, the best answer from the given options is A) Snakes.

Herpetophobia is the fear of reptiles (from the Greek word herpeton, meaning "creeping thing" or reptile). This is a broad category that includes the fear of lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and snakes.

Since snakes are a type of reptile, a person with herpetophobia would be afraid of them.

It's also useful to know the more specific term:

• Ophidiophobia is the precise term for the fear of snakes only.

In a general context, "Snakes" is often used as the primary example when discussing herpetophobia.