Puff Adder

These thick -bodied serpents are highly venomous. They have the ability to mask their scent, even from dogs and similar creatures, as well as having scale patterns which make them difficult to detect. Puff adders are named for their warning display, and are often bad -tempered when disturbed, or when a warning is inadequate. Because they are sluggish, and most often nocturnal ambush hunters, PCs may be able to avoid them even in their territory. However, a thief can obtain 2d4 doses of venom with a successful Handle Poison check from a living or dead snake; the DC is increased to 15 if the snake is alive.