Ophidian

The Ophidian turned into an original alien race on May 15th, 2011. Created by Athorment, Their visual design was changed and updated into what's seen today on December 23rd, 2012.
==Species Basics==
Lifespan: 200 years
Height: Males up to 7'. Females up to 6'
Homeworld: Ophidia II. Harsh-desertic planet.
Quick Characteristics: Reptilian. Water-bags around body to keep and sustain themselves.
Notable Ophidians: KrAiN and Kreata (Metroid Universe).
==Characteristics==
Reptilian humanoids that live on a desert planet. They have bags on their body that they fill with water inflating them like balloons to store it for long periods of time. Multpile bags means that their body doesnt change much in shape, keeping the waters evenly distributed between them. When the bags are not in use, the "skin" sticks directly to their body. It's common to see them in groups sun bathing. This not only keeps their semi-cold blood warm, but also filters the water in their body bags by using the ultraviolet rays of the sun, which activate a bio chemical in the bag's skin.
Their mouth is closer to a beak with small muscles in the cheeks to simulate faint smiles and other expressions. Their eyelids close upwards due to their "eyebrows" having a similar physiology to that of their mouth, having limited expressions too. They have an inner eyelid use for vision on sandstorms that protects their eyes. it also colors their vision with a tint of yellow or green.
==Fun Facts==
*Even though Krain was created on 2009, it wasn't until the creation of Kreata that the concept of the Ophidian settled in.
*The new design had inspiration from the Mass Effect Aliens. While based upon none of them, they did spark curiosity and imagination to update the design into something less human looking.
*Ridaunians are very similar to Ophidians in concept only. They are both reptiliant in nature. Ridaunians use ideas from a Triceratops but also keep soft skin. Ideas for the Ophidians are taken from iguanas/dragons and have body water-bags.
==Gallery==
Ophidian_ConceptArt.png|2012 Design Update
Category:Athmnt Species