A snake-dog was a magical hybrid of a venomous snake and a dog. It was domesticated by the yuan-ti living in the jungles of Chult.[1]
Description[]
Snake-dogs were around 2 feet (0.61 meters) tall at the shoulder, with an elongated body and a snake-like tail. Their bodies and necks were both about 4 feet (1.2 meters) long. Their elongated, flattened heads were snake-like, except for their ears of 6 inches (15 centimeters). A snake-dog could unhinge its own jaw to allow it to swallow larger objects than would normally fit and its mouth had rows of sharp fangs. It was covered in snake-like jungle-colored scales, which camouflaged it in a jungle environment.[1]
Behavior[]
The snake-dog was aggressive, but not overly so, and fiercely protective of its own kind, especially females and young. It was able to swim well thanks to its snake-like qualities. It had a venomous bite that it would use in a confrontation, as well as the ability to trip bipeds using its long neck. They could be trained to become effective defensive pets.[1]
Diet[]
Snake-dogs ate small rodents, mammals and vermin. The long neck helped them to capture prey inside burrows.[1]
History[]
It was not clear whether or not they were true descendants of the dog, but it was likely that they were the creation of a wizard rather than a natural evolution. Some snake-dogs also lived in the Vilhon Reach area, again in yuan-ti company, but they did not survive in city-like environments, as they required moisture and water in which to swim regularly.[1]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Robert Wiese (2001-10-25). Dogs in the Forgotten Realms (HTML). Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved on 2014-12-19.