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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)
BAB: +0
CMB: -3
CMD: 4 (8 vs. trip)
Fort: +3
Ref: +1
Will: +1

Special Qualities

hold breath, shell

Feats

Weapon Finesse

Skills

Perception +5, Swim +5

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Tiny
Environment: temperate or warm water or shore
Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception +5
Source: Bestiary 2

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