reptology

From rept- +‎ -ology.

reptology (uncountable)

1. The science and study of reptiles.

   Synonyms: herpetology, reptiliology, reptilology

   • 1904, Judge's Library: A Monthly Magazine of Fun:

     “THIS abnormal specimen, ” says the professor of reptology, pointing to the glass jar containing the exhibit...

• petrology, pterology