herpet

/ˈhɛrpi/; /ˈhɛrpɪt/; /ˈhɛrpɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies or handles reptiles, especially snakes.

“The herpet was called to remove the venomous snake from the backyard.”

Synonyms

  • herpetologist
  • reptile handler

Antonyms

  • mammalogist
  • ornithologist