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'''Identify amphibians & reptiles''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Amphibians & Reptiles (sage study)|Amphibians & Reptiles]] which allows identification of both amphibians and reptiles, in whatever form they may take throughout their development. The skill provides identification of discarded skin casings and of eggs.

In addition to their identification, the character will also be aware — where monstrous forms of amphibians or reptiles occur — the principle threat the animal imposes. Specifically, knowledge of threat includes the number of [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] the animal possesses per round, what parts of the body are used in attack, the [[Armour Class|armour class]] of the animal and its approximate weight and [[Hit Dice|hit dice]].

This knowledge includes if a reptile possesses a dangerous [[Poison (substance)|poison]], but does not extend to any other special attacks or defences an amphibian or reptile has.

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	By examining soil, moisture and local plant life, the character may anticipate the likely presence or absence of certain species. Tracks, shed scales, claw marks and disturbances in the terrain may be read for age, direction of movement and behavioural context, such as whether the creature was hunting, retreating or nesting. This allows the character to judge whether the creature is likely still nearby or has moved on. Observation of eggs includes the ability to estimate how close they are to hatching and whether the species tends to protect its young or abandon them. The character may also know whether hatchlings are aggressive or passive at birth, which can influence how the site should be approached.		By examining soil, moisture and local plant life, the character may anticipate the likely presence or absence of certain species. Tracks, shed scales, claw marks and disturbances in the terrain may be read for age, direction of movement and behavioural context, such as whether the creature was hunting, retreating or nesting. This allows the character to judge whether the creature is likely still nearby or has moved on. Observation of eggs includes the ability to estimate how close they are to hatching and whether the species tends to protect its young or abandon them. The character may also know whether hatchlings are aggressive or passive at birth, which can influence how the site should be approached.
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		+	[[Amphibians]]<br>
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-'''Identify amphibians & reptiles''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Amphibians & Reptiles (sage study)|Amphibians & Reptiles]] which allows identification of both amphibians and reptiles, in whatever form they may take throughout their development. The skill provides identification of discarded skin casings and of eggs.
+[[File:Identify Amphibians & Reptiles (sage ability).jpg|right|525px|thumb]]
-In addition to their identification, the character will also be aware — where monstrous forms of amphibians or reptiles occur — the principle threat the animal imposes. Specifically, knowledge of threat includes the number of [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] the animal possesses per round, what parts of the body are used in attack, the [[Armour Class|armour class]] of the animal and its approximate weight and [[Hit Dice|hit dice]].
+If the creature carries a [[Poison (substance)|poison]] of known or visible variety, the character will recognise its presence. However, this ability does not confer knowledge of other special abilities, magical traits or supernatural defenses the creature may possess.
-This knowledge includes if a reptile possesses a dangerous [[Poison (substance)|poison]], but does not extend to any other special attacks or defences an amphibian or reptile has.
+By examining soil, moisture and local plant life, the character may anticipate the likely presence or absence of certain species. Tracks, shed scales, claw marks and disturbances in the terrain may be read for age, direction of movement and behavioural context, such as whether the creature was hunting, retreating or nesting.  This allows the character to judge whether the creature is likely still nearby or has moved on. Observation of eggs includes the ability to estimate how close they are to hatching and whether the species tends to protect its young or abandon them. The character may also know whether hatchlings are aggressive or passive at birth, which can influence how the site should be approached.