3e SRD:Monstrous Scorpion, Large

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Large Monstrous Scorpion

Size/Type:	Large Vermin
Hit Dice:	4d8+8 (26 hp)
Initiative:	+0
Speed:	50 ft.
AC:	14 (-1 size, +5 natural)
Attacks:	Claw 1d6+3, sting 1d6+1 and poison
Damage:	2 claws +5 melee, sting +0 melee
Face/Reach:	5 ft. by 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Improved grab, squeeze, poison
Special Qualities:	Vermin
Saves:	Fort +6, Ref +1, Will +1
Abilities:	Str 17, Dex 10, Con 14, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 2
Skills:	Climb +11, Hide +3, Spot +7
Feats:
Climate/Terrain:	Temperate and warm land and underground
Organization:	Solitary or colony (2-5)
Challenge Rating:	2
Treasure:	1/10 coins; 50% goods; 50% items
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	5-15 HD (Large)

Poison (Ex): Injury type poison; DC 18; Initial and Secondary damage: 1d6 Str.

Large: 10 feet long, 5 feet wide*, 1 1/2 feet high.

*The number includes the scorpion’s body and its legs; the actual body width is about a third of the total.
**The number indicates the height of the creature’s body; the creature’s stinger usually is held about as high off the ground as the creature is wide.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, the monstrous scorpion must hit with its claw attack. If it gets a hold, it hangs on and stings.

Squeeze (Ex): A monstrous scorpion that gets a hold on an opponent of its size or smaller automatically deals damage with both claws, biting and stinging at its full attack value.

Skills: A monstrous scorpion receives a +4 racial bonus to Climb, Hide, and Spot checks.

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