Verdant Snapjaw

Broad, muscular body covered in moss-like scales; massive jaws lined with serrated teeth.

Avoided by locals; its hide and teeth are valuable but risky to harvest.

Size: 4 metres long, weighing 500-600 kg.
Aggressiveness: Highly aggressive when protecting its territory or young.
Rituals/Behaviour: Mothers guard nests fiercely for months after laying eggs.
Defence: Ambush predator that uses camouflage and rapid lunges.
Diet: Carnivorous; preys on large jungle creatures.
Habitat: Dense jungles near water sources.
Societal Structure: Solitary except during mating season.