Definitions

1. noun

a family of venomous snakes, including cobras, coral snakes, and taipans, characterized by hollow, rear-facing fangs

“The herpetologist studied the behavior of the Ophidiidae family in their natural habitat.”

2. plural noun

the Ophidiidae, or the snakes belonging to this family

“The collection of snakes at the museum included several species from the Ophidiidae.”