Some common types of snakes are –Pythons: pythons are a total of 42 species; they are mostly found in parts of Asia, Australia and Africa. Python is considered as the most dangerous snake there are some of them are called ambush predators as they have the ability to camouflage and strike as the prey appears.Elapids:  another name for elapids is cobras. Their main characteristic is that they have erect venomous fangs. They are mostly terrestrial or aquatic.Rattlesnakes: rattlesnakes are mostly common in the American continent and their main characteristic is the rattle at the end of the tales.