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) |
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
Special Abilities
Poison (Ex)
- Delivery: Swarm-injury
- Fortitude Save: 15
- Frequency: 1/round for 6 rounds
- Track: Moderate Constitution
- Saves: 2 consecutive saves
Ecology
Environment: AnyOrganization: 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.