Things aren't always what they appear. It's important to dig beneath what you see on the surface to find out the real cause of behavior.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feeling-good/202604/grandmas-snake-phobia-the-real-cause-of-her-anxiety

Grandma’s Snake Phobia: The Real Cause of Her Anxiety

A grandmother’s sudden fear of snakes hid a surprising emotional truth—and revealed how anxiety can act as a powerful signal rather than a mystery or malady.

Psychology Today