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Old 06-03-2009, 03:46 AM
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As a former three year old who has grown up without a fear of snakes, I attribute it to my parents who were sensible about them. I also learned by 6 what was venomous and what was not.
So tell us about the learning curve between the ages of 3 and 6.

I've never been afraid of snakes, although my mother is rabidly phobic. I credit her with not passing that fear on (spiders are bad enough).

Teach your child that all wild creatures should not be approached, venomous or not, because they will all bite or sting to protect themselves.

If he'd like to get up close to a snake, take him to a pet store with tame ones.