Cockatrice

Andraous (Discontinued)    Wildlife    Draconic      Cockatrice

Basic Information

Anatomy

These turkey sized creatures look like some cross between a rooster and a snake. They have the body and head of a chicken, dragon-like wings, and a long, snake-like tail. Their beaks hide razor sharp teeth. Males have wattles and a comb, while the rarer females lack these features.

Biological Traits

Myths There are many misconceptions involving the cockatrice. One of the biggest ones, is the belief that their glare alone can kill most creatures and wither any plant except the rue, which is said to be resistant to it.
Venom Venomous bite can stiff muscles, making it feel like the flesh is calcifying.

Genetics and Reproduction

There are several legends that claim that the first cockatrice was hatched from a roosters egg after it was incubated by either a snake or a toad.

Ecology and Habitats

Native to temperate plains, the cockatrice has proven to be very adaptable, and is quickly becoming an invasive pest outside of it's native range.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Main diet is seeds & insects.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Typically solitary, though occasionally they will form small flocks.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Farmers despise cockatrices, for they are known to go after chickens.

Facial characteristics

Red eyes.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Currently small range, but it is expanding.

Average Intelligence

Not intelligent.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Weasels and ferrets are immune to the cockatrices venom and will steal their eggs to eat them.
Roosters are highly aggressive towards them, and will fight a cockatrice to the death to protect the flock.

Average Height

2ft

Average Weight

5lbs