Beetle (3.5e Creature)

Size/Type:	Tiny Vermin
Hit Dice:	1d8 (4 hp)
Initiative:	+3
Speed:	25 ft. (5 squares), fly 20 ft. (4 squares)
Armor Class:	17 (+3 Dex, +2 Size, +2 Nat), touch 17, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple:	+0/-8
Attack:	Bite +2 Melee (1d4)
Full Attack:	Bite +2 Melee (1d4)
Space/Reach:	2 ft./—
Special Attacks:	—
Special Qualities:	Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits
Saves:	Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +0
Abilities:	Str 11, Dex 16, Con 11, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 1
Skills:
Feats:	—
Environment:	Temperate forests
Organization:	Pair
Challenge Rating:	1/4
Treasure:	—
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	2-3 HD (Tiny)
Level Adjustment:	—

Combat

This beetle is the size of a chicken, and flies just as poorly. Its mandibles can deliver a nasty bite, but is otherwise little threat.

It burrows out hollows in large trees to lay its eggs, and the larvae can be useful food for those foraging in woods.

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