Giant Snapping Turtle
Aggressive predators, lying in wait for prey in shallow waters
Stat Blocks
OSRIC
| Armor Class | 0 (shell) or 5 (head and legs) |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 10 |
| Number Encountered | 1d4 |
| Attacks | 1 |
| Damage | 6d4 |
| Move | 30-ft; 120-ft swimming |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Intelligence | Animal |
| XP | 7/1,500+14/hp |
| Size | Large |
| Frequency | Uncommon |
| Lair | Nil |
Monster statistics extracted from online SRD wiki, not the published hardcover edition.
Giant snapping turtles are less massive than giant sea turtles, but they are aggressive predators, lying in wait for prey in the shallow waters of swamps, lakes, and coasts. The turtle’s lumpy shell is excellent camouflage, granting it an excellent chance to surprise passing creatures. A giant snapping turtle can retract its legs and head into its shell, but when it is thus protected it obviously cannot attack or move. Like their smaller cousins, giant snapping turtles have disproportionately long necks, and can snap at enemies as far as 10-ft away.
Treasure: None