Splitjaw

The splitjaw (sometimes spelled Splitjaws) is a large snake like reptile. As the name implies, the splitjaw has a unique method of capturing prey. It does this by unhinging the lower jaw much like snakes, and using an elastic like muscle, the jaw splits down the middle making it able to swallow prey more than 5 times the size of itself. Splitjaws are nimble despite their size, using the slithering motion alone it can move up to 27 mph. using the arms 39 mph on average. The arms are specially adapted for climbing the walls of caves and in rare situations, castle walls with ease. Splitjaws are typically solitary in nature, but can tolerate others in its territory. As powerful as it is fearsome a splitjaw can swallow prey more three times the size of one's head. Once digested, splitjaws will regurgitate a skeleton picked clean of meat and tissue.

A splitjaw is commonly found in forests and mountainous areas all over the land, depending on the region, the are seen with brown/green camoflauge in forests and grey speckled skin in mountain regions. The Definca Animalus reccomends readers to steer clear of them if possible, but if in a combat scenario, to take advantage of the baggy throat Appearance:

The Splitjaw ranges between 35 feet long to 50 and can weigh nearly a ton. As previously mentioned, it can split the bottom jaw in half to aid in swallowing large prey. The arms or very strong, capable of supporting its weight. As such, it is more than capable of lifting massive obstacles or turning over anything it'd like to eat. Using highly specialized eyes, it can detect movement over long distances. Strategy is important when faced against one, the many adventurers have lost their lives to the splitjaw. It is advised to carry a bow to distract them, as detailed as their vision is, it can also lead to their downfall. Arrows, fireballs, any fast moving object truly, will make it turn its attention towards the object. In some cases, it will make them investigate and give chase. Further studies of the animal have revealed a possible lingual communication between the animals. Hierarchy between specimens is not present, given the largely solitary lifestyle.

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 * The Splitjaw's Appearance is based off the main villain of a scrapped project the DM was creating.