Taipan

Source product: Cyclopedia of Common Animals
Pages: 142
Section: Snakes – Venomous

At a length of 1d4+5 feet and weighing 1d6+1 pounds, this venomous snake is found in coastal, desert, and inland areas of Australia and New Guinea. Although it doesn’t go out of its way to be aggressive, it is quick to defend itself. A thief can recover 2d6 doses of venom from a living or dead taipan.

Summary

Init +5; Atk bite +4 melee (1 plus venom); AC 15; HD 1d3; MV 40’ or swim 20’; Act 1d20; SP venom (2d3 permanent Stamina damage plus DC 10 Fort save or death); SV Fort +1; Ref +5; Will +2; AL N.

Created: Dec 6, 2025
Updated: Dec 6, 2025