Deinosuchus

This immense reptile, an alligator of overwhelming size, emerges from the water with rapidly snapping jaws that grind menacingly between each bite.

Deinosuchus (CR 8)

Gargantuan Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +5
Senses: Low-Light Vision; Perception +14

Speed: 30 feet, Swim 40 feet
Space: 20 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 21, touch 7, flat-footed 20 (+1 Dex, +14 natural, -4 size)
Hit Points: 104 (11d8+55)
Saving Throws: Fort +12, Ref +10, Will +7

Offense

Melee: bite +18 (2d6+13 plus Grab), tail slap +12 (2d8+6)
Reach: 20 feet

Special Attacks: Constrict (2d6+13), snap bite

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
36 (+13)	12 (+1)	21 (+5)	1 (-5)	15 (+2)	2 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +8
CMB +25 (+29 Grapple)
CMD 36 (40 vs. Trip)

Feats: Awesome Blow (tail slap only), Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes, Skill Focus (Perception, Stealth), Weapon Focus (bite)

Skills: Perception +14, Stealth +0 (+12 in water), Swim +21

• Racial Modifiers: +12 Stealth in water

Languages:

Special Qualities: Hold Breath

Special Abilities

Hold Breath (Ex)

A deinosuchus can hold its breath for a number of rounds equal to 4 times its Constitution score before it risks drowning.

Snap Bite (Ex)

A deinosuchus making a full attack can make a second bite attack at a -2 penalty if its primary bite attack misses.

Ecology

Environment: Any Aquatic
Organization: solitary, pair, or float (3-6)
Treasure: none


The largest of all known crocodilians, the 35- to 50-foot-long, 6-ton deinosuchus is a massive beast. This crocodilian possesses a shorter, rounder snout than the typical crocodile, and thus resembles a giant alligator. A patient hunter, the deinosuchus is all but invisible beneath the surface of the water. Only its nostrils breach the water's surface, allowing the rest of its formidable mass to remain out of sight from even highly perceptive prey.

In combat, the deinosuchus grinds its prey between its powerful jaws, knocking back other foes with its formidable tail while it snaps bones and tears the flesh of its captured meal.