SRD:Large Viper
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SNAKE, LARGE VIPER
| Snake, Large Viper | |
|---|---|
| Size/Type: | Large Animal |
| Hit Dice: | 3d8 (13 hp) |
| Initiative: | +7 |
| Speed: | 20 ft. (4 squares), climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft. |
| Armor Class: | 15 (–1 size, +3 Dex, +3 natural),, touch 12, flat-footed 12 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +2/+6 |
| Attack: | Bite +4 melee (1d4 plus poison) |
| Full Attack: | Bite +4 melee (1d4 plus poison) |
| Space/Reach: | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks: | Poison |
| Special Qualities: | Scent |
| Saves: | Fort +3, Ref +6, Will +2 |
| Abilities: | Str 10, Dex 17, Con 11, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2 |
| Skills: | Balance +11, Climb +11, Hide +8, Listen +5, Spot +6, Swim +8 |
| Feats: | Improved Initiative, Weapon Finesse |
| Environment: | Temperate marshes |
| Organization: | Solitary |
| Challenge Rating: | 2 |
| Treasure: | None |
| Alignment: | Always neutral |
| Advancement: | — |
| Level Adjustment: | — |
These creatures range widely in size. They are not particularly aggressive, but will often lash out with a bite attack before attempting to retreat.
Skills: Snakes have a +4 racial bonus on Hide, Listen, and Spot checks and a +8 racial bonus on Balance and Climb checks. A snake can always choose to take 10 on a Climb check, even if rushed or threatened. Snakes use either their Strength modifier or Dexterity modifier for Climb checks, whichever is higher. A snake has a +8 racial bonus on any Swim check to perform some special action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.
COMBAT
Viper snakes rely on their venomous bite to kill prey and defend themselves.
Poison (Ex): A viper snake has a poisonous bite that deals initial and secondary damage of 1d6 Con. The save DC varies by the snake’s size, as shown on the table below. The save DCs are Constitution-based.
| Size | Fort DC |
|---|---|
| Large | 11 |
SEE WIKIPEDIA ENTRY: Snake
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