epicrates
/ɛpɪˈkrātēz/ or /ɛpɪˈkrātēs/Definitions
1. noun
A genus of non-venomous snakes, particularly the cat snake.
“The zookeeper handled the epicrates with care, observing its unique behavior.”
2. noun (plural only)
A type of non-venomous snake found in the tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
“During the expedition, they encountered several species of epicrates in their habitat.”