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University Daily Kansan
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https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/89745

Title: Often It's the Fear Not the Snake That Needs Tamed
Summary: Article explores ophidiophobia (fear of snakes), discussing how cultural perceptions and misinformation contribute more to fear than actual danger from snakes, with tips for overcoming fear and coexisting with snakes.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: phobias; snake fear; animal behavior; human-animal interaction; education
Named Entities: Devlin, Ryan [staff writer]; Wade, John [psychologist]; Simmons, John [collection manager]; Truett, Linda [curator]
Confidence: 0.9

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