Poisonous Snake

Monster Manual - 5e, D&D Basic Rules

Basic Information

Anatomy

A poisonous snake can bite with its mouth, and its bite contains poison. ^[1]

Ecology and Habitats

Poisonous snakes can swim. ^[1]

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Poisonous snakes have blindsight to a range of 10 ft. ^[1]

References

1. ^Monster Manual (5e) (2014), p.334.
2. ^D&D Basic Rules (November, 2018), p.149.

Contents

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Stat Block

See below ^{[1] [2]}

Poisonous Snake

Tiny beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 2 ( 1d4 )

Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR

2 -4

DEX

16 +3

CON

11 +0

INT

1 -5

WIS

10 +0

CHA

3 -4

Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages —

Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 1 piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw, taking 5 ( 2d4 ) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Suggested Terrain coastal, desert, farmland, forest, grassland, hills, swamp, underwater

Sources Monster Manual, D&D Basic Rules