Naga

Name:  Naga
Notes:  A serpentine species, the Naga evolved from a venomous snake-like species resembling Terran cobras.  Naturally evolving into sapient species on their own, the Anunnaki found their homeworld and began experimenting with the genetics of the ancient Naga.
Introducing human genetic material into the population in an uncontrolled experiment, the Anunnaki wanted to see if they could use it to accelerate Naga evolution to being intelligent enough to utilize as a slave species.  Instead, the human genetics caused Naga to evolve to a scaled humanoid like torso from the waste up with cobra-like hoods they can flare at will.  Modern Nagas' hoods differ in size and appearance based on gender and regional variations.
The Naga's base predatory nature was still very much at the forefront when the Anunnaki introduced human genetic material into the species.  This interacted with the base aggression of humanity and turned the Naga into a highly aggressive species.  In the end, proving uncontrollable, the Anunnaki abandoned the Naga.  However, the Naga continued to advance into a space fairing species that are well known as one to avoid due to how ultraviolent they are, even amongst themselves.
Modern Naga see other species as food items and aren't against dumping live victims into the wilds of their worlds for their young to practice hunting with.  There have also been cases where they have cannibalisticaly preyed on other Naga as well.
Though not an aquatic species, Naga are known to be highly capable divers and oceanic swimmers.  However, for any prolonged sub-surface activities, they must carry stores of air with them or otherwise have access to a breathable environment so as to not drown.
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