Sarah Ferguson's snake phobia complicates her next move: Insider

Sarah Ferguson is facing a tough choice about her future as scrutiny over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein grows in UK.

According to an insider, the former Duchess of York is considering moving to Australia with her sister’s help but her fear of snakes could hold her back.

Fergie has long liked the idea of living there, but sources told Radar Online she is genuinely scared of Australia’s wildlife.

The source said Ferguson has had a difficult time since she and ex-husband Andrew lost their royal roles and titles and a resurfaced 2011 email showing she called convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a “supreme friend.”

Now, her older sister, Jane Ferguson Luedecke, who lives in Australia, allegedly offered help to her during her recent trip to UK.

"Jane did not come over for a routine visit," the source said. "She was deeply worried about how Sarah was coping and felt she had to be there in person.

“Some around them felt the timing was critical as Sarah was sliding into a very dark mood."

They said Ferguson "might encounter a warmer reception there than in Britain right now. But she has an almost primal fear of snakes, and that has become a real sticking point when talk turns to actually moving there.

“But the way her situation is now, with no money and no royal home, a shift to Australia with her sister could be inevitable.

"The irony is that she wants to escape far away, but the thought of Australia's wildlife genuinely terrifies her – she finds it petrifying."