Rattlespine

Originally from Equis Majora, The rattlespine is an introduced species of Sheighorash notorious for their power and strength. There are three subspecies of the rattlespine, while largely capable of swimming at high speed like that of crocodiles, the massive reptilians are also able sprinters. The spines located through the back have a small bone ball inside the spine. When warding off potential prey, it will shake it's back spines giving the animal its name. They seem to do this as a warning to prey, that if headstrong will attack. The quadrupedal rattlespine however is more lethal to those in swamp areas. While calling their homes in swamp biomes, a rattlespine can be seen in thick forests and rarely plains. Though the diet can usually consist of fish and crocodiles, a rattlespine has been known to take on a larger foe such as a brunthead or cerosaur.

Majhetsis longiceps (Standard)

Majhetsis challetris (Quad)

Majhetsis reticulus (Bony tail)

Due to the immense power, rattlespines are highly sought after in hunting parties and are the subject of rites of passage for high ranking fighters. It would also make it a highly desired target for the infamous Rasan fighters to capture the animals and use them for war purposes. Both kings of Equis Majora and Sheighorash are anxious for what the Rasans intend to do with these rattlespines. Pages of the Definca Animalus reccomend to avoid the rattlespine at all costsbut should you be engaged, stay low to the ground or seek an animal more capable of fending it off such as a cerosaur or splitjaw. Appearance: Rattlespines are typically 30 feet in length and 20 feet in height with the Challetris subspecies being 5 feet at the shoulder 10 feet including the sail. The rattlespines have 10-12 spines along the back, these spines are hollow with a ball shaped bone on the inside of the spine. These bones are communially called "Rattleballs" and make a loud noise when they hit the sides of the spines. The long powerful legs have strong muscles capable of making it run approximately 45 mph. Though the most dreaded part is the claws. The long claws are able to slice through incredibly thick bones in a matter of seconds. The most feared of the rattlespine family is the reticulus member. These are specially adapted for combat. With large cartlidge structures along the tail, longer, serrated claws, thicker bone and sharp needle like teeth. The roar of the beasts are described as being raspy but able to invoke fear in an individual.