A boomslang is what type of creature?
Boomslang Boomslang The boomslang (, , or ; "Dispholidus typus") is a large, highly venomous snake in the family Colubridae. "Dispholidus typus" is the only species in its genus, although several species and subspecies have been described in the past. Its common name means "tree snake" in Afrikaans and Dutch – "boom" meaning "tree" (a cognate of "beam"), and "slang" meaning "snake". In Afrikaans, the name is pronounced . The boomslang is thought to be closely related to members of the genera "Thelotornis", "Thrasops", "Rhamnophis", and "Xyelodontophis", with which it forms the taxonomic tribe Dispholidini. The average adult boomslang is in
Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) In the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game, creature types are rough categories of creatures which determine the way game mechanics affect the creature. In the 3rd edition and related games, there are between thirteen and seventeen creature types. Creature type is determined by the designer of a monster, based upon its nature or physical attributes. The choice of type is important, as all creatures which have a given type will share certain characteristics (with some exceptions). In 3rd and 3.5 editions, type determines features such as hit dice, base attack bonus, saving throws, and