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Turtle, Snapping

CR 0.33 Animal N Tiny

A thick shell encases this reptile's body, from which only its tail, its feet, and a head fitted with powerful jaws emerge.

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Description

Snapping turtles are water-dwelling reptiles known for their propensity to bite anyone they deem threatening. Adult snapping turtles are usually about 1-1/2 feet in diameter. A spellcaster who can acquire a familiar can choose a snapping turtle as a familiar. A snapping turtle familiar grants its master a +2 bonus on all Fortitude saves.

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Combat Stats

HP: 5 (1d8+1)
AC: 12, touch 11, flat-footed 12 (-1 Dex, +1 natural, +2 size)
Speed: 10 ft., swim 20 ft.
Init: -1
Melee: bite +1 (1d3-3)
Space: 2-1/2 ft.
Reach: 0 ft.
BAB: +0
CMB: -3
CMD: 4 (8 vs. trip)
Fort: +3
Ref: +1
Will: +1

Special Qualities

hold breath

Shell — As a move action, a snapping turtle can pull its extremities and head into its shell. It cannot move or attack as long as it remains in this state, but its armor bonus from natural armor increases by +4 as long as it does.

Feats

Weapon Finesse

Skills

Perception +5, Swim +5

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Tiny
Environment: temperate or warm water or shore
Organization: solitary or band (2-5)
Treasure: none
Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception +5
Source: Bestiary 2

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