1. people who have an intense, irrational fear of snakes
Usage: plural form; from Greek ophidio- (snake) + -phobic (fear)

Examples

• Ophidiophobics often avoid hiking in areas where snakes are common.
• Many ophidiophobics experience panic attacks when they encounter even harmless snakes.
• The documentary featured interviews with ophidiophobics who sought treatment for their phobia.
• Ophidiophobics may benefit from exposure therapy to gradually overcome their fear.
• Some ophidiophobics cannot watch nature programs that feature snakes.