Hissing reptile (7)

I believe the answer is:

serpent

(Other definitions for serpent that I've seen before include "Limbless reptile" , "Venomous snake" , "Large snake, dragon" , "Present for a snake" , "the first lady found beguiling" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Sun.

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