Im frightened of snakes, why would i want to face a snske to get rid of my phobis?
I think its a very good idea to be aware and afraid dont you?
I mean if i see a snake i wont ignore it will i?
Phobias by definition are irrational fears, so by facing snakes you might then realise that your phobia is irrational. You live in a country which has only 1 native venomous snake species.
The likelihood of you encountering, never mind being bitten by, an Adder is pretty remote.
To bring things back on track:
Hopefully TGH won't come back to bite us.