I came across this article and from what I can surmise it was written with serious intentions, but some of the steps read like satire.
Some of the things in this article seem like they would cause even more fear for someone already afraid of snakes.Step 9: If you live in a rural community or don't have a car, and you have to walk from place to place, do so with a fast pace. When you are walking on the sidewalk, make sure you stay in the middle of the sidewalk.
http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Snakes
It's a fun read.