3e SRD:Giant Praying Mantis

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Giant Praying Mantis

Size/Type:	Large Vermin
Hit Dice:	4d8+8 (26 hp)
Initiative:	-1 (Dex)
Speed:	20 ft.; fly 40 ft. (poor)
AC:	14 (-1 size, -1 Dex, +6 natural)
Attacks:	Claws 1d8+4, bite 1d6+2
Damage:	Claws +6 melee, bite +1 melee
Face/Reach:	5 ft. by 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Improved grab, squeeze
Special Qualities:	Vermin
Saves:	Fort +6, Ref +0, Will +3
Abilities:	Str 19, Dex 8, Con 15, Int —, Wis 14, Cha 11
Skills:	Hide +1*, Listen +5, Spot +8
Feats:
Climate/Terrain:	Any land and underground
Organization:	Solitary
Challenge Rating:	2
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	5-8 HD (Large); 9-12 HD (Huge)

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, the giant praying mantis must hit an opponent of Medium-size or smaller with its claws attack. If it gets a hold, it squeezes.

Squeeze (Ex): A giant praying mantis that gets a hold on a Medium-size or smaller opponent automatically deals 1d8+4 points of claw damage and bites at its full attack value of +6 each round the hold is maintained.

Skills: *Because of its camouflage, a mantis surrounded by foliage receives an additional +8 racial bonus to Hide checks.

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