I hated snakes. I don't know exactly what did it for me. I guess when I touched him and he wasn't yucky feeling. I got Bob for my hubby even though I was really scared of them. All I can say is educate her as too how great snakes are and she might not be as creeped out. I absolutlely love Bob and will eventually have my own one day. It took me around 7 or 8 years to finally come around,lol. Patience is the key.