Answer:

serpents

AnswerCrossword Clue
SERPENTSVery large snakes
SERPENTSSlithering hissers
SERPENTSTreacherous ones
SERPENTSTreacherous types
SERPENTSCobras, kraits, etc.
SERPENTSHissers
SERPENTSSnakes
SERPENTSMalicious types
SERPENTSBoas and cobras
SERPENTSHerpetologist's subjects
SERPENTSSome reptiles
SERPENTSZigzag fireworks.
SERPENTSReptiles.
SERPENTSTreacherous persons.
SERPENTSSea ....
SERPENTSCaduceus symbols.
SERPENTSTreacherous ones.
SERPENTSHerpetologist's concern.
SERPENTSOphidia.
SERPENTSPythons.
SERPENTSSea phenomena.
SERPENTSSneaky ones.
SERPENTSBoas
SERPENTSApophis, basilisk and cockatrice
SERPENTSThese got in Medusa's hair
SERPENTSMedusa's tresses
SERPENTS"How sharper than a ... tooth . . . ": Shak.
SERPENTSOphidians
SERPENTSHerpetologist's pets
SERPENTSAncient marine "hazards"
SERPENTSDeceitful ones
SERPENTSAsps, e.g.
SERPENTSLarge snakes
SERPENTSCaduceus features