Giant Sidewinder

A type of rattlesnake named after its method of locomotion, sidewinders measure 1d16+16 inches long. Active at night during the summer months and during the day when it is colder, they are not overly aggressive but are nonetheless willing to strike when disturbed. Giant sidewinders are aggressive, and view most animals – including humanoids and horses – as prey. At 1d16+16 feet long, these giant snakes are a hazard in the desert regions where they are found. A thief can extract 1d3 -1 doses of venom from either type of sidewinder with a successful Handle Poison check. Normal sidewinders can have their venom extracted alive or dead, but giant sidewinders must be slain before venom can be extracted. Other Names: Desert sidewinder and horned rattlesnake.