Ngányi Viper (ŋɑ.ɲi)
I was out with my brother, looking for some lizards. And he, the fool, stuck his hand in a crack without even looking. Nearly got bit by one of those damned vipers! It's a miracle we didn't get attacked on the way home, with how loud he was wailing!Ngányi Vipers are a rare species of snake found only in the Kixunyájel Desert and its immediate surrounds. Highly venomous and dangerous, they are avoided by most visitors to the desert except for the bravest of the Thurimppánye'i.
Characteristics
These snakes are among the smaller of the species found in the east of Thurásin, reaching only half a metre. They bear patterns of brown and darker black scales, and long fangs filled with deadly venom. Ngányi will often hide in the cracks of rocks throughout the desert, or under sandy dunes, and lash out at any passing animal. When their venom finishes its work, the snakes will consume as much of their prey as they can, before retreating to cool holes to avoid the blistering sun or freezing cold.Habitat
Ngányi vipers are only found in Kixunyájel Desert, especially along its edges with the plains of the east. Taking advantage of the desperation of prey to find food, they can also be found in the rare few 'oases' to attack those seeking shelter and water. A rare few have been spotted in the eastern plains, but these are suspected to have been carried there by birds. Occasionally, captive vipers will be brought by their owners to far more distant locales, like Lake Strelish in central Thurásin. They are not fond of any habitat that isn't the desert, unfortunately, and tend to not live long outside of it.
Lifespan
15 years
Average Length
50cm
Geographic Distribution
Charming
Ngányi vipers are incredibly dangerous but can be trained to respond peacefully to certain stimuli. These usually take the form of music, performed with flutes or drums. This training involves drugging the viper to make it docile, which can occasionally cause great harm to the snake.
Drums by Sam Moqadam
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