Snapping Turtle, Giant

This lumbering turtle is the size of a house; its head features powerful, razor-sharp beak.

Snapping Turtle, Giant (CR 9)

Gargantuan Animal
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +21

Speed: 20 feet, Swim 20 feet
Space: 20 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 23, touch 4, flat-footed 23 (-2 Dex, +19 natural, -4 size)
Hit Points: 115 (11d8+66)
Saving Throws: Fort +12, Ref +5, Will +6

Offense

Melee: bite +16 (4d6+16 plus Grab)
Reach: 15 feet

Special Attacks: Swallow Whole (2d8+16 bludgeoning, AC 23, 22 hp)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
32 (+11)	6 (-2)	21 (+5)	1 (-5)	13 (+1)	6 (-2)

Base Attack Bonus: +8
CMB +23 (+27 Grapple)
CMD 31 (35 vs. Trip)

Feats: Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Lunge, Skill Focus (Perception), Toughness, Weapon Focus (bite)

Skills: Perception +21, Swim +19

Languages:

Special Qualities: armored stomach, Hold Breath, shell

Special Abilities

Armored Stomach (Ex)

A giant snapping turtle's body is difficult to cut through-its stomach gains a +4 bonus to its AC and has double the normal hit points when determining the success of a creature attempting to cut its way free.

Ecology

Environment: Temperate or Warm Aquatic or Coastlines
Organization: solitary or band (2-5)
Treasure: none


Giant snapping turtles typically grow to diameters of about 35 feet and weigh 20,000 pounds.