tsuchinoko
| Tropidechis rotundus | |
|---|---|
| |
| an old illustration of a tsuchinoko | |
| common names | tsuchinoko, bee snake, round thang |
| lifespan | 10-15 years |
| full-grown size | 1.5" |
| diet | mostly insectivorous |
| habitat | warmer climates, common in central teres |
| can you eat it? | no; toxic and just tastes bad |
these strange rotund beasts are a locally beloved symbol of trickery, as in older legends they were known to speak but only in lies. current day research has proven this is (most likely) untrue as they don't posess the necessary organs to produce speech. others have claimed to see them perform "sick double jumps" midair, but this seems highly unlikely as well. they can jump surprisingly high though, most likely due to muscle mass in their middle section.
i. culture
- to be added
ii. trivia
- female tsuchinoko tend to grow longer than males.
- they have been seen attempting to slither into fermentation tanks to (presumably) feast on the fruits inside.
iii. gallery
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