Basilcats
"At first I was terrified, the constant rummaging at night and the low growls. I had no clue what to do, but then i saw it. In the morning there it was all bundled in my socks. A cat with the body of a snake. My first instinct was to smash it, throttle the unnatural thing out of existence. But it was too cute, so now i feed it and use it as a pet scarf in the winter". - Innkeeper Jahanna
Basic Information
Anatomy
Basilcats only possess the heads of cats but the rest of there body is snakelike while being covered in fur.
Genetics and Reproduction
Basilcats lay eggs that look more like thick mucus than eggs. You can see clear through, and during this the offspring look more like natural cats. Over time you seem develop the snake features, and then they just pop out of the egg.
Growth Rate & Stages
Basilcats grow very slowly and after 20 years it starts reaching the size people can no longer handle. It will be around 15 feet if it makes it that long.
Ecology and Habitats
Basilcats act just like snakes do, and will hunt like them. They can adapt to environments but prefer a cold one.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Basilcats are mostly pets but wild ones will hide and eat lizards, chickens, rabbits or mice. But this is while they are small, when they are full grown they will have no problem eating people, nor anything else they can fit in their mouth. Wild basilcats can be extremely dangerous if they don't have an adequate source of food. Tame basilcats when full grown can only be taken care of by the rich, as their appetite requires large amounts of food.
Biological Cycle
Basilcats will shed their fur and then their skin. They will grow too large sizes and will need to be fed more if kept as a pet, or it may find food on its own.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Basilcats have great hearing and sight.
Civilization and Culture
History
Basilcats like the other animals, were created during the Sundering of the Circle. People were scared of their own pets and attacked them, and travelers were getting picked off left and right by mature basilcats. It took a while before people figured what happened and what they were, before they were taken in again as pets.
Cat snake (or cat-erpillar) in the forest painting by Aleksandra Waliszewska
Origin/Ancestry
Serferine
Lifespan
70 years
Average Height
1 ft.
Average Weight
10 lbs. - 920 lbs
Average Length
3 ft. - 15 ft.
Geographic Distribution