Found more often in warm, slow-moving waters such as swamps, large rivers, and placid lakes, giant water snakes come in a number of varieties found all over the Realm -- the much larger cousins to the water moccasin or the brown water snake or the rainbow banded snake. Giant water snakes can reach 15 to 30 feet in length. Because of their unusual size, these creatures can be very aggressive though they prefer to be left undisturbed.

Animal Lore 1

Ethos: animal-mind, predatory, relaxed, good swimmers, nasty if provoked

Habitat: warm waters, swamps, deep pools, slow moving rivers, can be found in fresh, brackish, and sea water

Toughness: like most "giant" animals, giant water snakes can be hardy and tough possessing a thick, scaly hide and resistant constitution. Some can be poisonous.

Animal Lore 3

Toughness: giant water snakes possess 10 to 12 Hit Points (Constitution). Some can possess 8 to 10 Feats of Speed.

Weapons: bite (often inflicting Critical damage)

Weaknesses: giant water snakes are affected by most Animal magics

Animal Lore 5

Special Abilities: some varieties are poisonous (Critical damage poisons)