Turtle, Giant Snapping
Foul-tempered omnivorous creature with powerful bite and excellent camouflage
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 20 overall/ 15 head and flippers |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 10 (+9) |
| Number Appearing | 1d4 |
| Attacks | 1 bite |
| Damage | 4d6 bite |
| Movement | 20' Swim 30' |
| Save As | Fighter: 10 |
| Morale | 8 |
| XP | 1,300 |
| Treasure Type | None |
The Giant Snapping Turtle is a foul-tempered omnivorous creatures with a well-known powerful bite. They often lie in wait partially submerged in a swampy area, and due to their excellent camouflage they gain surprise on 1-4 on 1d6 in such a situation.
Any creature of man-sized or smaller slain by a giant snapping turtle will be eaten immediately; small characters can be swallowed in a single gulp, while man-sized creatures require an extra round to bite in half before swallowing.
Special Abilities
Camouflage: Gain surprise on 1-4 on 1d6 when partially submerged in swampy area.
Swallow: Any creature of man-sized or smaller slain by a giant snapping turtle will be eaten immediately; small characters can be swallowed in a single gulp, while man-sized creatures require an extra round to bite in half before swallowing.