Amphisbaena, Constrictor, Poisonous, Sea, Spitting, Snow Serpent, Jormungandr (Midgard Serpent).
Giant snakes are likely to
be found in any clime save the coldest.
All are carnivorous.
Amphisbaena (Two-headed Snake)
FREQUENCY: Very rare ([Temperate
Civilized Mountains], [Temperate Civilized Forest], [Temperate Civilized
Swamp], [Temperate Civilized Plains])
FREQUENCY: Very rare ([Temperate
Wilderness Mountains], [Temperate Wilderness Forest], [Temperate Wilderness
Swamp], [Temperate Wilderness Plains])
FREQUENCY: Very
rare ([Tropical Civilized Mountains], [Tropical Civilized Forest],
[Tropical Civilized Swamp], [Tropical Civilized Plains])
FREQUENCY: Very
rare ([Tropical Wilderness Mountains], [Tropical Wilderness Forest],
[Tropical Wilderness Swamp], [Tropical Wilderness Plains])
FREQUENCY:
Very rare ([Dungeon Level V])
NO. APPEARING: 1-3
ARMOR CLASS: 3
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 6
% IN LAIR: 0%
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 2 ~ 13
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-3/1-3
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Poison
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Not harmed
by cold
INTELLIGENCE: Animal
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: M
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: V | 475
+ 6
SAVES: 11.12.13.13.14
These monsters have heads
at both ends, and both heads are armed with poisonous fangs.
The creature travels by
grasping one of its necks and rolling like a hoop.
Poison: It is able to attack with both heads, and victims failing to save vs. Poison when bitten die instantly.
Not Harmed By Cold:
Cold-based
attacks do not harm the amphisbaena.
Q: I can't find the statistics
for the
amphisbaena.
A: This monster is listed
on page 88 of the
Monster Manual, under the
heading
?Snake, Giant.?
(138.13)
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FREQUENCY: Uncommon
FREQUENCY: Common ([Dungeon Level IV])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Temperate
Civilized Swamp])
FREQUENCY: Rare ([Temperate
Civilized Mountains], [Temperate Civilized Hills], [Temperate Civilized
Forest], [Temperate Civilized Plains], [Temperate Civilized Desert])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Temperate
Wilderness Forest], [Temperate Wilderness Swamp])
FREQUENCY: Rare ([Temperate
Wilderness Mountains], [Temperate Wilderness Hills], [Temperate Wilderness
Plains], [Temperate Wilderness Desert])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
([Tropical Civilized Forest], [Tropical Civilized Swamp])
FREQUENCY: Rare
([Tropical Civilized Mountains], [Tropical Civilized Hills], [Tropical
Civilized Plains], [Tropical Civilized Desert])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
([Tropical Wilderness Forest], [Tropical Wilderness Swamp])
FREQUENCY: Rare
([Tropical Wilderness Mountains], [Tropical Wilderness Hills], [Tropical
Wilderness Plains], [Tropical Wilderness Desert])
NO. APPEARING: 1-2
ARMOR CLASS: 5
MOVE: 9"
HIT DICE: 6+1
% IN LAIR: 0%
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 2 ~ 13
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-4/2-8 <(bite/constrict)>
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Constriction
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Animal
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: L
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: IV | 225
+ 8
SAVES: 10.11.12.12.13
Constriction: These
snakes
usually drop coils from above, grab prey within their coils, deliver a
bite, and then constrict causing 2-8 points of damage
per melee round.
If several strong creatures
(such as 4 humans of 16
or greater strength) can grasp the creature
at head && tail ends, they can uncoil it in 2-5 melee rounds.
After eating, the snake sleeps for a period of several days.
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GIANT POISONOUS SNAKE (Adder - OSRIC.298)
FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Temperate Civilized Mountains], [Temperate Civilized Hills], [Temperate Civilized Forest], [Temperate Civilized Swamp], [Temperate Civilized Plains], [Temperate Civilized Desert])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Temperate
Wilderness Mountains], [Temperate Wilderness Hills], [Temperate Wilderness
Forest], [Temperate Wilderness Swamp], [Temperate Wilderness Plains])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Temperate
Wilderness Desert])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Tropical Civilized Mountains], [Tropical Civilized Hills], [Tropical Civilized Forest], [Tropical Civilized Swamp], [Tropical Civilized Plains], [Tropical Civilized Desert])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
([Tropical Wilderness Mountains], [Tropical Wilderness Hills], [Tropical
Wilderness Forest])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
([Tropical Wilderness Swamp], [Tropical Wilderness Plains], [Tropical Wilderness
Desert])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Dungeon Level V])
NO. APPEARING: 1-6
ARMOR CLASS: 5
MOVE: 15"
HIT DICE: 4+2
% IN LAIR: 0%
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1 ~ 15
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-3
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Poison
(3-18 even if save)
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Animal
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: L
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: V | 390
+ 5
SAVES: 11.12.13.13.14
Poisonous: Giant poisonous snakes need no lengthy explanation || description.
Poison: Some varieties,
however, are worth noting, as their poison
is
so strong that even if a
save
is made the victim takes up to 3-18
HP damage.
<T3.48: attack range = 8', 1/2 the snake's length, which would be 16'>
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FREQUENCY: Uncommon
FREQUENCY: Rare
([Tropical Saltwater Surface])
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
([Tropical Saltwater Depths])
NO. APPEARING: 1-8
ARMOR CLASS: 5
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 8-10
% IN LAIR: 0%
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 2 ~ 12 (HD
8-9) | 10 (HD 10)
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-6/3-18
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Poison
& Constriction
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Animal
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: L
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: VI | 1000
+ 12
Sea: Found only in
tropical
waters, these marine creatures attack only when hungry
(20% chance).
They otherwise ignore other
creatures unless molested.
-
Poison: Sea snakes
have a poisonous bite.
The largest are able to
coil about small vessels and crush them at a rate of 10% of total value
per melee round of constriction. <define: small vessel>
<I13, Scavenger Hunt:
this does not look like a giant sea snake>
FREQUENCY: Rare
FREQUENCY:
Rare ([Dungeon Level V])
FREQUENCY: Rare ([Temperate
Wilderness Swamp])
FREQUENCY: Very rare ([Temperate
Wilderness Mountains], [Temperate Wilderness Hills], [Temperate Wilderness
Forest], [Temperate Wilderness Plains], [Temperate Wilderness Desert])
FREQUENCY: Rare
([Tropical Wilderness Swamp])
FREQUENCY: Very
rare ([Tropical Wilderness Mountains], [Tropical Wilderness Hills],
[Tropical Wilderness Forest], [Tropical Wilderness Plains], [Tropical Wilderness
Desert])
NO. APPEARING: 1-4
ARMOR CLASS: 5
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 4+3
% IN LAIR: 0%
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1 ~ 15
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-3
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Poison
& Poison spit
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Animal
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: M
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: V | 390
+ 5
SAVES: 11.12.13.13.14
The spitting giant snake
is a variety of the poisonous type which can emit
a poisonous spittle, spraying it up to 3"at any single creature.
The victim must save
vs. Poison.
Poison: Naturally, the bite of these snakes is likewise poisonous.
Giant spitting cobras are a typical example of the monster.
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