| Id | 181 |
|---|---|
| Name | Animal:Snake, Medium-Size Viper |
| Size and Type | Medium-Size Animal |
| Hit Dice | 2d8 (9) |
| Initiative | +3 (Dex) |
| Speed | 20 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft. |
| Armor Class | 16 (+3 Dex, +3 natural) |
| Attacks | Bite +4 melee |
| Damage | Bite 1d4-1 and poison |
| Face and Reach | 5 ft. by 5 ft. (coiled)/5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Poison |
| Special Qualities | Scent |
| Saves_Fort | 3 |
| Saves_Ref | 6 |
| Saves_Will | 1 |
| Abilities | Str 8, Dex 17, Con 11, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2 |
| Skills | Balance +11, Climb +11, Hide +12, Listen +9, Spot +9 |
| Feats | Weapon Finesse (bite) |
| Climate and Terrain | Temperate and warm land, aquatic, and underground |
| Organization | Solitary |
| CR | 1 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | |
| Description |
Poison (Ex): Bite, Fortitude save (DC 11 for all sizes Large and smaller, DC 13 for a Huge viper); initial and secondary damage 1d6 temporary Constitution. Skills: Snakes receive a +4 racial bonus to Hide, Listen, and Spot checks and a +8 racial bonus to Balance checks. They can use either their Strength or Dexterity modifier for Climb checks, whichever is better. |