cheliphobia
Cheliphobia is the fear of eels.
Fear of eels
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering eels in person or in media
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to eel-related stimuli
risk factors
- • Traumatic experiences involving eels
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences with eels or cultural influences
related phobias
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