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Giant Snapping Turtle

Aggressive predators, lying in wait for prey in shallow waters

aquatic animal neutral

OSRIC

OSRIC

Armor Class0 (shell) or 5 (head and legs)
Hit Dice10
Number Encountered1d4
Attacks1
Damage6d4
Move30-ft; 120-ft swimming
AlignmentNeutral
IntelligenceAnimal
XP7/1,500+14/hp
SizeLarge
FrequencyUncommon
LairNil

Giant snapping turtles are less massive than giant sea turtles, but they are aggressive predators, lying in wait for prey in the shallow waters of swamps, lakes, and coasts. The turtle’s lumpy shell is excellent camouflage, granting it an excellent chance to surprise passing creatures. A giant snapping turtle can retract its legs and head into its shell, but when it is thus protected it obviously cannot attack or move. Like their smaller cousins, giant snapping turtles have disproportionately long necks, and can snap at enemies as far as 10-ft away.

Treasure: None

Special Abilities

Camouflage: The turtle’s lumpy shell is excellent camouflage, granting it an excellent chance to surprise passing creatures (1-4 on d6).
Long neck: Can snap at enemies as far as 10-ft away.
Retract into shell: Can retract its legs and head into its shell, but when it is thus protected it obviously cannot attack or move.