noun as in strong fondness

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herpetophilia, reptilophilia

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Example Sentences

Example:Despite her fear of snakes, she was fascinated by the behavior of a local herpetology enthusiast who had herpetophilia.

Definition:An abnormal or excessive fondness or love for reptiles.

From herpetophilia

Example:She admitted to having reptilophilia and said she would never develop a herpetophobia.

Definition:An unusual affection for reptiles, often signifying a mild to moderate interest in these creatures.

From reptilophilia