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Giant Snake, Adder

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FrequencyUncommon
Number appearing1d6
Armor class5
Move150-ft
Hit dice4+2
% in lairNil
Treasure typeNone
Damage per attack1d4
Special attacksPoison
Special defensesNone
Magic resistanceStandard
IntelligenceAnimal
AlignmentNeutral
SizeLarge

All giant snakes are carnivorous and can be found in every type of climate except for the coldest.

Adder is the common name for giant poisonous snakes and they come in a variety of species. The poisons are usually negated by a saving throw but some types of adders have a powerful poison which, even if saved against, causes 3d6 points of damage to the victim.

Special Abilities

Poison — Poisonous bite usually negated by saving throw. Some types have powerful poison which, even if saved against, causes 3d6 points of damage.

Source: OSRIC. Attribution: Stuart Marshall, with Matthew J. Finch / Black Blade Publishing. License: OGL-1.0a.