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Definition of cape centipede eater

cape centipede eater

Plural:Cape centipede eaters
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cape centipede eater Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small, mildly venomous, back-fanged snake (Aparallactus capensis) native to the savannas and woodlands of southern and eastern Africa, notable for its specialized diet of centipedes.

Example

"While turning over a large log in the South African bushveld, the herpetologist uncovered a small Cape centipede eater searching for its next meal."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cape centipede eater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cape centipede eater
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