Ep 9. The Girl Who is Afraid of Snakes

The Girl Who is Afraid of Snakes is the ninth episode of America's Next Top Model season 2. The show's host, Tyra Banks, introduces the episode by explaining that eight girls remain in the competition and they will face their fears in this episode, which includes snakes.

The episode starts with the girls receiving Tyra Mail, which tells them they will be engaging in a runway challenge where they have to wear snakes as accessories. The girls are shocked and some of them are scared because they have never touched or been near a snake. They are reminded by the judges that being a model requires them to be fearless and push themselves beyond their comfort zones.

The girls arrive at the runway challenge and learn they will be wearing diamonds and snakes. The runway is set up in a big warehouse space with bright white lights shining down on the runway. The girls one by one take their turn on the runway, wearing their diamonds and the snakes. Some of them are obviously shocked and scared, but they try to keep a calm and composed appearance. Others have fun with it, using their fear as motivation to show their strength.

After the runway challenge, the girls return to their house where they receive another Tyra Mail. This time, it informs them that they will be doing a photoshoot with snakes. The girls are terrified, but they are told they have to face their fears if they want to become America's Next Top Model.

The girls arrive at the photoshoot location which is filled with multiple snakes. They are paired up and each girl has to pose with a snake in a specific way for their photoshoot. The girls are nervous and scared, but they push through and try to give their best shot. Some of the girls are successful in getting the perfect shot, while others struggle with their fear of snakes and their inability to handle them properly.

Later on, the panel of judges, which includes Tyra Banks, Janice Dickinson, Nigel Barker, and Eric Nicholson, reviews the girls' photos. They critique the girls' poses and attitudes towards the snakes. Some of the judges are impressed with the girls' abilities to conquer their fears, while others are underwhelmed.

The episode concludes with Tyra announcing which girl will be eliminated from the competition. The girls are nervous and anxious to hear the results, and some of them are surprised by who gets eliminated. The eliminated girl is given a heartfelt goodbye and she departs from the show.

Overall, The Girl Who is Afraid of Snakes is an episode focused on facing one's fears and personal boundaries. The girls are pushed to their limits as they challenge themselves to embrace and work with snakes in order to succeed in their modeling careers. It is a dramatic and intense episode that highlights the importance of taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone to achieve one's goals.