Tiny beast (animal), unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 2 (1d4)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +2 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (-4) | 16 (+3) | 11 (+0) | 1 (-5) | 10 (+0) | 3 (-4) |
Skills (suggested) Perception +2, Stealth +5
Senses Blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
ACTIONS
- Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d1) piercing damage plus 5 (2d4) poison damage. The target must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw, taking the poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
5th Edition Advanced Mode
Limiting the power of a character and making the overall difficulty of the game harder, does not reduce the creativity, indeed it does quite the opposite.
The Game Master has the option to use any and all of the instances proposed in this guide, or just some of them according to their preference.
It is the lack of something that move and motivate characters, not the abundance of it
DESCRIPTION
A Poisonous Snake is a small, slithering reptile that has a venomous bite. It has a scaly skin that can be of various colors, such as green, brown, black, or red. It has a pair of fangs that inject poison into its prey. It has no legs, but it can move swiftly on the ground or in water. It has a keen sense of smell and can detect vibrations through its tongue. It has no eyes, but it can sense heat and movement through its special organs called pits.
Customization
- Black mamba: This snake is native to Africa and has a dark coloration inside its mouth. It is fast, aggressive, and highly venomous. Its bite can cause paralysis, respiratory failure, and death within minutes.
- Russell’s viper: This snake is found in Asia and has a distinctive pattern of brown and black rings on its body. It is responsible for thousands of deaths every year, as its venom can cause severe bleeding, kidney failure, and tissue damage.
- King cobra: This snake is the largest venomous snake in the world, reaching up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) in length. It is widely distributed in Asia and has a hood that it expands when threatened. Its venom can kill an elephant or a human with a single bite.
- Banded krait: This snake is also native to Asia and has a yellow and black striped appearance. It is nocturnal and usually avoids humans, but its bite can be fatal if not treated. Its venom affects the nervous system and can cause muscle weakness, breathing difficulty, and death.
- Coastal taipan: This snake is endemic to Australia and has a brown or olive coloration. It is highly aggressive and will strike repeatedly if provoked. Its venom is extremely potent and can cause hemorrhage, paralysis, and death within hours.
- Inland taipan: This snake is also found in Australia and has a variable coloration depending on the season. It is considered the most venomous snake in the world, as its venom can kill a human with just two drops. However, it is very rare and shy, and has not caused any known fatalities.
- Fer-de-lance: This snake is common in Central and South America and has a brown or gray coloration with dark triangular markings. It is aggressive and unpredictable, and will attack without warning. Its venom can cause severe pain, swelling, necrosis, and death.
- Boomslang: This snake is native to Africa and has a green or brown coloration that helps it camouflage in trees. It has rear fangs that it uses to inject its venom into its prey. Its venom can cause internal bleeding, organ failure, and death.
- Eastern tiger snake: This snake is prevalent in Australia and has a yellow and black banded appearance. It is highly variable in size, color, and behavior, but generally aggressive when cornered. Its venom can cause paralysis, respiratory failure, and death.
- Coral snake: This snake is found in North and South America and has a bright red, yellow, and black coloration that warns of its toxicity. It has small fangs that it uses to deliver its venom into its prey. Its venom can cause nerve damage, respiratory arrest, and death.
Poisonous Snake poison types
| D20 | Saving Throw Modifier | Onset Time | Effect |
| 1-4 | +3 | 1d4 minutes | Incapacitated for 2d4 days |
| 5-6 | +2 | 1d4+1 rounds | Death |
| 7-11 | +1 | 2d6 rounds | 2d4 poison damage |
| 12-14 | none | 1d6 rounds | 3d4 poison damage |
| 15-17 | -1 | 2d4 rounds | Incapacitated for 1d4 days |
| 18-19 | -2 | 1d4 rounds | Incapacitated for 1d12 days |
| 20 | -3 | 1 round | Death |
COMBAT
A Poisonous Snake is not very aggressive, but it will defend itself if threatened. It usually hides in bushes, rocks, or holes, and waits for an opportunity to strike. It can attack with its bite, which deals piercing damage and forces the target to make a Constitution saving throw or take additional poison damage. The poison can cause nausea, drowsiness, pain, or even death. A Poisonous Snake is vulnerable to fire and cold damage, and it can be easily killed by a strong blow.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
A Poisonous Snake can be found in various environments, such as deserts, forests, grasslands, swamps, or even urban areas. It prefers warm and humid places, where it can find plenty of food and water. It feeds on small animals, such as rodents, birds, frogs, or fish. It can also scavenge on carrion or eggs. A Poisonous Snake is solitary and territorial, and it will avoid other snakes unless it is mating season. It lays eggs in a hidden nest and leaves them to hatch on their own.
ECOLOGY
A Poisonous Snake plays an important role in the ecosystem, as it helps control the population of rodents and other pests. It also provides food for larger predators, such as hawks, owls, foxes, or snakes. A Poisonous Snake is sometimes hunted by humans for its skin, meat, or venom. Some cultures consider the snake to be a symbol of wisdom, healing, or evil. Some people keep snakes as pets or use them for entertainment or rituals.