diff --git a/wadsrc/static/zscript/hexen/serpent.txt b/wadsrc/static/zscript/hexen/serpent.txt
index eb26c8c7b..98ca6643f 100644
--- a/wadsrc/static/zscript/hexen/serpent.txt
+++ b/wadsrc/static/zscript/hexen/serpent.txt
@@ -373,7 +373,7 @@ class SerpentHead : Actor
 			}
 			else
 			{
-				SetStateLabel ("NAME_Death");
+				SetStateLabel ("Death");
 			}
 		}
 	}