Venomous Snake Swarm

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)

Tiny Animal (Swarm)
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +7
Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +13

Speed: 20 feet, Climb 20 feet, Swim 10 feet
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 17, touch 15, flat-footed 14 (+3 Dex, +2 natural, +2 size)
Hit Points: 37 (5d8+15)
Saving Throws: Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +2
swarm traits

Offense

Melee: swarm (1d6 plus distraction and poison)
Reach: 0 feet

Special Attacks: Distraction (DC 15)

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
9 (-1)	16 (+3)	17 (+3)	1 (-5)	12 (+1)	2 (-4)

Base Attack Bonus: +3
CMB -
CMD -

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

Languages:

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.