Turtle, Giant Snapping TurtleThis lumbering turtle is the size of a house; its head features powerful, razor-sharp beak.Giant Snapping Turtle CR 9Source Bestiary 2 pg. 273
XP 6,400
N Gargantuan animal
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +21DefenseAC 23, touch 4, flat-footed 23 (–2 Dex, +19 natural, –4 size)
hp 115 (11d8+66)
Fort +12, Ref +5, Will +6OffenseSpeed 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
Melee bite +16 (4d6+16 plus grab)
Space 20 ft., Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks swallow whole (2d8+16 bludgeoning, AC 23, 22 hp)StatisticsStr 32, Dex 6, Con 21, Int 1, Wis 13, Cha 6
Base Atk +8; CMB +23 (+27 grapple); CMD 31 (35 vs. trip)
Feats Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Lunge, Skill Focus (Perception), Toughness, Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills Perception +21, Swim +19
SQ armored stomach, hold breath, shellEcologyEnvironment temperate or warm water or shore
Organization solitary or band (2–5)
Treasure noneSpecial AbilitiesArmored Stomach (Ex) A giant snapping turtle’s body is difficult to cut through—its stomach gains a +4 bonus to its AC and has double the normal hit points when determining the success of a creature attempting to cut its way free.DescriptionGiant snapping turtles typically grow to diameters of about 35 feet and weigh 20,000 pounds.Creatures in "Turtle" Category
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