by Britain Stelly | Jul 14, 2024 | Spider Phobia
Are Spider Bites the Real Reason We are Afraid? There are a lot of misunderstandings when it comes to spider bites, which feeds into people’s fear. Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, is a common phobia affecting many individuals. One of the most surprising findings...
by Britain Stelly | Jul 8, 2024 | Spider Phobia
Misleading the Public over a Fear of Spiders: Media & Press Case Studies Spiders always get bad press. It’s true, arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders, is a widespread issue exacerbated by the media’s portrayal of spiders as scary, dangerous, and to...
by Rick Ashworth | Jul 3, 2024 | Spider Phobia, Uncategorized
Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, is a common phobia affecting millions of people worldwide. In this comprehensive guide we will explore how arachnophobia can develop, how these fear responses can impact upon our daily lives, and most importantly, which strategies...
by Britain Stelly | Jun 10, 2024 | Spider Phobia
Spider Season As the summer fades and the cool breeze of autumn begins to make its presence felt, homeowners across the UK brace themselves for the inevitable arrival of spider season. Suddenly far more spiders are found scurrying about. This period, filled with an...
by Britain Stelly | May 17, 2024 | Spider Phobia
Creature Courage: A Unique Neuroscience-Led Approach to Animal Phobias Animal phobias are often misunderstood. They are not irrational quirks or personal weaknesses. Instead, they are learned fear responses shaped by the brain’s threat-detection systems. As a...
by Britain Stelly | May 16, 2024 | Phobia, Spider Phobia
Could Tarantulas Be The Best Pet Ever? Ok, so we all know spiders get bad press. The media seems to always paint spiders as the bad guys. Despite the myriad ways spiders help humans, they also make for some pretty cool pets. Impossible, you might say, even ridiculous!...
