Tropical snake (5)

I believe the answer is:

cobra

(Other definitions for cobra that I've seen before include "crisis response group" , "Hooded snake - AC model of old sports car" , "One with hood" , "Venomous snake, may be king" , "venomous type" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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