Flying snake

Flying snakes were brightly colored, winged serpents found in tropical locations and remote jungles such as Chult.

History
During the late 15 century DR, flying snakes trained as messengers were popular with members of the Zhentarim and were sometimes recognized as symbols of the faction.

In Port Nyanzaru, the merchant prince Ifan Talro'a sold flying snakes exclusively to members of the Zhentarim.

Ecology
Flying snakes could sometimes be domesticated to serve as messengers that delivered scrolls wrapped in their coils.

Habitats
Besides Chult, flying snakes were known to inhabit the Wood of Dark Trees.

Relationships
Flying snakes were often gifted by the deity Sseth to his wizard or priest worshipers as familiars or animal companions.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * The Ruins of Undermountain &bull; Storm King's Thunder &bull; Tomb of Annihilation &bull; Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
 * Video Games
 * Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon &bull; Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
 * Novels
 * Venom's Taste &bull; Viper's Kiss &bull; Promise of the Witch-King &bull; Vanity's Brood &bull; Swords of Eveningstar