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Snake, Swarm (Venomous)

Venomous snakes slither and crawl over each other in a furious mass, their poison-dripping fangs glinting in the light.

Venomous Snake Swarm CR 4

XP 1,200
N Tiny animal (swarm)
Init +7; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +13

DEFENSE

AC 17, touch 15, flat-footed 14 (+3 Dex, +2 natural, +2 size)
hp 37 (5d8+15)
Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +2
Defensive Abilities swarm traits

OFFENSE

Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 10 ft.
Melee swarm (1d6 plus distraction and poison)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
Special Attacks distraction (DC 15)

STATISTICS

Str 9, Dex 16, Con 17, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2
Base Atk +3; CMB +4; CMD 13 (can't be tripped)
Feats Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Acrobatics +7 (+3 when jumping), Climb +15, Perception +13, Stealth +19, Swim +11; Racial Modifiers +4 Perception, +4 Stealth; uses Dex to modify Climb and Swim

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Poison (Ex)

Swarm—injury; save Fort DC 15; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d2 Con damage; cure 2 consecutive saves. The save DC is Constitution-based.

ECOLOGY

Environment any
Organization solitary, nest (2-4 swarms), or knot (5-7 swarms)
Treasure none

While all snake swarms are dangerous, swarms made up of venomous snakes are typically the most lethal. Snake swarms of both types can generally be encountered in the same regions, dwelling in ruins or wilderness alike.

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