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Definition of centipede eater

centipede eater

Plural:centipede eaters
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1

Any of several small, mildly venomous, rear-fanged snakes of the genus Aparallactus, endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, notable for their highly specialized diet consisting almost exclusively of centipedes.

Example

"While surveying the forest floor in South Africa, the herpetologist uncovered a cape centipede eater hidden beneath a rotting log."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centipede eater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centipede%20eater
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