Snake-dog

A snake-dog was a magical hybrid of a venomous snake and a dog. It was domesticated by the yuan-ti living in the jungles of Chult.
==Description==
Snake-dogs were around tall at the shoulder, with an elongated body and a snake-like tail. Their bodies and necks were both about long. Their elongated, flattened heads were snake-like, except for their ears of . A snake-dog could unhinge its own jaw to allow it to swallow larger objects than would normally fit and its mouth had rows of sharp fangs. It was covered in snake-like jungle-colored scales, which camouflaged it in a jungle environment.
==Behavior==
The snake-dog was aggressive, but not overly so, and fiercely protective of its own kind, especially females and young. It was able to swim well thanks to its snake-like qualities. It had a venomous bite that it would use in a confrontation, as well as the ability to trip bipeds using its long neck. They could be trained to become effective defensive pets.
==Diet==
Snake-dogs ate small rodents, mammals and vermin. The long neck helped them to capture prey inside burrows.
==History==
It was not clear whether or not they were true descendants of the dog, but it was likely that they were the creation of a wizard rather than a natural evolution. Some snake-dogs also lived in the Vilhon Reach area, again in yuan-ti company, but they did not survive in city-like environments, as they required moisture and water in which to swim regularly.
==Appendix==
===See Also===
* Nifern
===References===
Category:Dogs
Category:Canines