Snake, Black Viper

Family: Reptiles & Amphibians

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 34 (4d10 + 12)
Speed 30 ft., climb 10 ft., swim 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
15 (+2) 11 (+0) 17 (+3) 2 (-4) 13 (+1) 2 (-4)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2

ACTIONS

  • Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. While poisoned in this way, the target is blinded and takes 7 (2d6) poison damage at the start of each of its turns. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

ABOUT

Greenish liquid drips from the dagger-length fangs of this monstrously large snake.

Human Hunters. This giant venomous snake is known as one of the most lethal serpents, and one of the few that will attack an adult human. One bite from the black viper can kill a healthy human in seconds, and its tough hide makes it difficult to dispatch quickly.

Jungle Bred. A black viper grows quickly in its jungle home, and some even venture into the savannah to terrorize antelopes and young giraffes. A full-grown black viper is up to 30 feet long and weighs up to 400 pounds.

Famous (but Rare) Venom. A dose of its viscous green venom is known to fetch as much as 2,500 gp in some markets.

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