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A huge variety of the heavy-bodied snake that has been known to prey on common humanoids.  A nocturnal hunter, the boa constrictor is most dangerous to resting or [[Helpless Defenders|sleeping persons]].  Boa contrictors are ambush predators, so they often lie in wait for appropriate prey to come along, then they attack.
  
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The giant boa constrictor may carry some small durable treasure from humanoid victims it has swallowed.
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! Detail !! '''Boa Constrictor''' !! '''Titanboa'''
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| '''Species''' || colspan="2"|reptile
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| '''No. Appearing''' || 2-8 || 2-5
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| '''Behaviour''' || colspan="2"|solitary
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| '''[[List of Ranges|Range]]''' || colspan="2"|[[Jungle (range)|jungle]], [[Savanna (range)|savanna]]
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| '''Size''' || 15 ft. long || 32 ft. or more
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| '''Weight''' || 60 lb.
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| '''[[Intelligence (ability stat)|Intelligence]]''' || colspan="2"|2
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| '''[[Armour Class]]''' || 5 || 6
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| '''[[Hit Dice]]''' || 2 || 6+1
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| '''[[Action Points]]''' || colspan="2"|5
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| '''[[Movement (stride)|Max. Stride]]''' || colspan="2"|3
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| '''[[THAC0]]''' || 19 || 17
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| '''[[Hit Points per Die|Hp/Die]]''' || d6 || d4+d6
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| '''Attack Form''' || colspan="2"|1: [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]]
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| '''[[Damage (hit points)|Damage]]''' || 1-4 || 3-12
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| '''Special Attack''' || colspan="2"|[[Constriction|constriction]]
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== Encounters ==
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When they first strike, they will strike with their teeth; though not poisonous, if the constrictor is successful in [[Stun Lock|stunning]] an opponent, it will use the bite to pull the victim to the ground, where it can be ensnared.  The following round the victim will be wrapped in the snake's coils, which will cause 3-18 constriction [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] per round.  The damage results from the snake's ability to shut off vital blood flow to the heart and brain, more than actually crushing the victim's body.  The giant boa will not swallow a victim until it is actually dead.
  
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#'''Territorial:''' the boa will be aware of interlopers and will openly demonstrate itself, usually at a distance of 1–4 hexes (2–8). The snake will not attack and will be recognized as not aggressive. However, a skilled observer will be able to tell from the movement of the snake's tongue that aggression is probable if a combatant does not immediately back off to a distance of at least five hexes, or if the combatant actually moves to approach. This is because the boa is protecting its nest. The snake will be open to talking at this time if parley is initiated (speak with animals). The boa constrictor will fight at +2 when protecting its eggs.
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The species does well in captivity; giant boa constrictors are often kept as pets in stone pits, where they are fed a variety of victims or smaller livestock such as sheep and goats.
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#'''Hunting:''' the boa will attempt to seize a creature as prey, typically looping them from above, attacking prey in water or while sleeping. Injured or otherwise helpless creatures are equally vulnerable — and any sized animal is vulnerable to the giant-sized boa.
 
  
  
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See [[Bestiary]].
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See Also,<br>
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[[Amphibians & Reptiles (sage study)]]<br>
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[[Bestiary]]
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[[Category: Brave Intelligence]]

Latest revision as of 02:26, 24 June 2022

A huge variety of the heavy-bodied snake that has been known to prey on common humanoids. A nocturnal hunter, the boa constrictor is most dangerous to resting or sleeping persons. Boa contrictors are ambush predators, so they often lie in wait for appropriate prey to come along, then they attack.

Boa Constrictor.jpg
Detail Boa Constrictor Titanboa
Species reptile
No. Appearing 2-8 2-5
Behaviour solitary
Range jungle, savanna
Size 15 ft. long 32 ft. or more
Weight 60 lb.
Intelligence 2
Armour Class 5 6
Hit Dice 2 6+1
Action Points 5
Max. Stride 3
THAC0 19 17
Hp/Die d6 d4+d6
Attack Form 1: fangs
Damage 1-4 3-12
Special Attack constriction

When they first strike, they will strike with their teeth; though not poisonous, if the constrictor is successful in stunning an opponent, it will use the bite to pull the victim to the ground, where it can be ensnared. The following round the victim will be wrapped in the snake's coils, which will cause 3-18 constriction damage per round. The damage results from the snake's ability to shut off vital blood flow to the heart and brain, more than actually crushing the victim's body. The giant boa will not swallow a victim until it is actually dead.

The species does well in captivity; giant boa constrictors are often kept as pets in stone pits, where they are fed a variety of victims or smaller livestock such as sheep and goats.


See Also,
Amphibians & Reptiles (sage study)
Bestiary

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