/ɒfɪdəˈlɒdʒi/ (of-i-da-LO-jee)

Definitions

1. noun

The study of snakes, including their biology, behavior, and habitats.

“She pursued a career in ophidology and became a leading expert in the field.”

2. countable noun

A person who studies snakes.

“The young ophidologist had a passion for reptiles and spent her summers working in the field.”