What does the cryptic crossword clue "Snakes and serpents possess small heads (4)" mean?

The definition is "Snakes". The wordplay uses acrostic. first letters of "and serpents possess small" = ASPS; definition: "Snakes" The answer is ASPS.

Snakes and serpents possess small heads (4)

Guardian Cryptic #21872 | 2 Down | 2000-04-14 flower

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