The term TYPE OF SNAKE can refer to a variety of species, including the PYTHON (6 letters), ADDER (5 letters), Mamba (5 letters), GARTER (6 letters), BOA (3 letters), and RACER (5 letters). The PYTHON is a large constricting snake found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. The ADDER is a venomous snake found in Europe and North America. The Mamba is a highly venomous snake found in Africa. The GARTER is a common snake found in North America. The BOA is a large non-venomous snake found in Central and South America. The RACER is a non-venomous snake found in North America. The CONSTRICTOR (11 letters) is a type of snake that kills its prey by squeezing it.