Turtle, Snapping

XP 135
N Tiny animal
Init –1; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +5

DEFENSE

AC 12, touch 11, flat-footed 12 (–1 Dex, +1 natural, +2 size)
hp 5 (1d8+1)
Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +1

OFFENSE

Speed 10 ft., swim 20 ft.
Melee bite +1 (1d3–3)
Space 2-1/2 ft.; Reach 0 ft.

STATISTICS

Str 4, Dex 8, Con 13, Int 1, Wis 13, Cha 6
Base Atk +0; CMB –3; CMD 4 (8 vs. trip)
Feats Weapon Finesse
Skills Perception +5, Swim +5
SQ hold breath, shell

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Shell (Ex)

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.

ECOLOGY

Environment temperate or warm water or shore
Organization solitary or band (2–5)
Treasure none

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.