The reason why humans are uniquely afraid of and terrified of snakes

It is closely related to evolutionary biology.
In fact, since our primate ancestors,
humans and snakes have shared habitats
for millions of years,
engaging in survival competition for a very long time.
The ancestors who were not afraid of snakes all died out.
Unlike bears or other predators
that can be spotted in advance,
snakes appear stealthily from tall grass or rock crevices;
because they are sudden and highly lethal,
the fear has been maximized genetically.
Of course, in modern times, except for some highly venomous species,
they are easier to handle than most animals,
but the fear and trauma remaining from millions of years of evolution
are etched into our DNA.
That is why even when seeing non-venomous snakes,
most people still instinctively recoil and shudder.
Not just humans, but primates
like monkeys also experience extreme fear of snakes.
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As a side note, the reasons why humans find feces dirty,
and why there is a particularly strong sexual desire
for breasts and hips among female body types,
can most be explained from an evolutionary perspective.