Alligator snapping turtle

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HP	124-161
HD	16
XP	918
Speed	8 (swim: 60%)
AC	19
EV	1
Will	64
Attack1	50 (bite: reach)
Resistances	rDrown
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Amphibious
Intelligence	Reptile
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Natural
Size	Large
Type	snapping turtle, alligator snapping turtle
Flags	Cold-blooded

A particularly large and nasty snapping turtle. Like its smaller relative, it too can reach out and bite from afar, and will retreat inside its shell when threatened.

Useful Info

Alligator snapping turtles are one of the beefiest threats faced in the Shoals. These brutes hit as hard as krakens (though thankfully without the multiple limbs) and have a reaching attack, making them especially deadly if you're distracted by a pack of harpies or merfolk. Fortunately, they move slowly on land, and when near death they'll withdraw into their shells to heal, giving you ample opportunity to beat them to death in peace.

Tips & Tricks

• Don't mistake them for regular snapping turtles. While snapping turtles are dangerous enough, these things are even worse.
• Remember that it's easy to run from slow enemies. There's no sense in dying in melee to something you can easily kite.