Constrictor Snake

Animals

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title: Constrictor Snake
![](/Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/token/constrictor-snake-xmm.webp#token)
*Large beast, Unaligned*
 
- **Armor Class** 13 
- **Hit Points** 13 (2d10 + 2) 
- **Speed** 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
 
|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|15 (+2)|14 (+2)|12 (+1)| 1 (-5)|10 (+0)| 3 (-4)|
 
- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** [Perception](/Mechanics/CLI/skills.md#Perception) +2, [Stealth](/Mechanics/CLI/skills.md#Stealth) +4
- **Senses** [Blindsight](/Mechanics/CLI/senses.md#Blindsight) 10 ft., passive Perception 12
- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 1/4
 
## Actions
 
***Bite.*** *Melee Attack Roll:* `+4`, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 6 (`1d8 + 2`) Piercing damage.
 
***Constrict.*** *Strength Saving Throw:* DC 12, one Medium or smaller creature the snake can see within 5 feet. *Failure:* 7 (`3d4`) Bludgeoning damage, and the target has the [Grappled](/Mechanics/CLI/conditions.md#Grappled) condition (escape DC 12).

Environment

desert, forest, swamp, underwater

Sources

Monster Manual (2024) p. 351, Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 348. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)