Grizzly Snake
No. Enc.: 1d2 (1d3)
Alignment: Neutral
Movement: 90' (40')
Armor Class: 3
Hit Dice: 8
Attacks: 2 (bite, constrict)
Damage: 1d4, poison / 2d8
Save: F3
Morale: 7
Hoard Class: VI
The grizzly snake is a legless combination of snake and bear. It is furry with a bear's head and fangs, although its belly is of hard plate. They prefer arid or mountainous climates. They can grow up to 40' long and are agressive in protecting their lairs. They will attack first with a bite and then constriction. If they score a constriction hit they will continue that constriction until the victim is lifeless, using bites only to fend off other attackers. Its bite is poisonous and a failure against poison will paralyze for 2d4 rounds, giving time then for constriction and eating. The grizzly snake will eat very large creatures (owlbears, titanothere, trolls) and will be digesting a large dinner in a roll of 1-3 on a d12. If digesting they are less agressive but will still defend if attacked. Otherwise, they will attack anything horse-sized or smaller (including all PC races) on sight.
Inspired by the Thundarr the Barbarian episode Challenge of the Wizards
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