SRD:Giant Praying Mantis

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GIANT PRAYING MANTIS

Size/Type:	Large Vermin
Hit Dice:	4d8+8 (26 hp)
Initiative:	–1
Speed:	20 ft. (4 squares), fly 40 ft. (poor)
Armor Class:	14 (–1 size, –1 Dex, +6 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple:	+3/+11
Attack:	Claws +6 melee (1d8+4)
Full Attack:	Claws +6 melee (1d8+4) and bite +1 melee (1d6+2)
Space/Reach:	10 ft (4 squares)./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Improved grab
Special Qualities:	Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits
Saves:	Fort +6, Ref +0, Will +3
Abilities:	Str 19, Dex 8, Con 15, Int —, Wis 14, Cha 11
Skills:	Hide –1*, Spot +6
Feats:	—
Environment:	Temperate forests
Organization:	Solitary
Challenge Rating:	3
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	5–8 HD (Large); 9–12 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment:	—

This patient carnivore remains completely still as it waits for prey to come near.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a giant praying mantis must hit with its claws attack. If it wins the ensuing grapple check, it establishes a hold and makes a bite attack as a primary attack (at its full +6 attack bonus).

Skills: A giant praying mantis has a +4 racial bonus on Hide and Spot checks. *Because of its camouflage, the Hide bonus increases to +12 when a mantis is surrounded by foliage.

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