What's the difference between herpetology and ophiology?

Herpetology


Definition:

  • (n.) The natural history of reptiles; that branch of zoology which relates to reptiles, including their structure, classification, and habits.

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  • (1) Herpetology is a rapidly growing interest in this country, reptiles being kept both for research purposes and as pets.
  • (2) He became known as the "Adder King", occasionally came to work with a snake in his sleeve and would go on to publish seven highly regarded books on herpetology (and prove, inter alia, that snakes are not susceptible to music).
  • (3) His many outstanding contributions to the fields of immunology, public health, toxinology and herpetology required not only a very high level of observational, deductive and practical ability but also an unswerving vision and sense of duty; this was allied to great administrative skill and exceptional energy.

Ophiology


Definition:

  • (n.) That part of natural history which treats of the ophidians, or serpents.

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