Flying Snake

A Flying Snake is a small, serpent-like creature known for its ability to glide through the air. It is a nimble and elusive creature commonly found in jungles, forests, and other natural environments.

A Flying Snake has a slender and elongated body, similar to that of a typical snake, with scales that range in color from vibrant greens to blues or yellows. What sets it apart from regular snakes is its pair of broad wings that extend from its sides. These wings allow it to make short flights and navigate through the air with remarkable agility.

Flying Snakes primarily rely on their aerial prowess to hunt and capture their prey. They are known for their speed and maneuverability, making them skilled ambush predators. Using their wings, they can swiftly dart through the air to surprise unsuspecting creatures from above, striking with their venomous bite.

While Flying Snakes are not particularly powerful individually, they often operate in groups, coordinating their attacks to overwhelm larger foes. Their venomous bite can cause significant harm, injecting a toxin that can incapacitate or weaken their victims. However, their small size and fragile constitution make them vulnerable to attacks, so they rely on hit-and-run tactics to avoid direct confrontation whenever possible.

These creatures are generally elusive and tend to avoid conflicts unless provoked or when defending their nests or territories. They prefer to inhabit dense foliage or high tree branches where they can blend in and gain an advantageous vantage point for launching aerial assaults.

Encountering a Flying Snake in the wild can be a challenge, as they are adept at hiding and using their natural surroundings to their advantage. They are most active during the daytime when they can bask in the sunlight and warm their bodies. Their presence adds a sense of danger and unpredictability to the wilderness, keeping adventurers on their guard.

Special Abilities

Flyby

The snake doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

Actions

• Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage plus 7 (3d4) poison damage.