Another name for a snake, from its suborder (8)

I believe the answer is:

ophidian

(Other definitions for ophidian that I've seen before include "like a snake" , "Snake-like" , "Like boas" , "Reptile" , "snaky creature" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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