What does the cryptic crossword clue "Snake study accepted by Commonwealth country? Not initially (8)" mean?

The definition is "Snake". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CON (synonym="study") in ANADA (synonym="Commonwealth country") = ANACONDA; definition: "Snake" The answer is ANACONDA.

Snake study accepted by Commonwealth country? Not initially (8)

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