Boalisk (D&D)

The Boalisk is a type of serpentine monster in Dungeons and Dragons.
== First Edition ==
The boalisk, a variety of tropical snake, is nearly identical to the constrictor snake (q.v.) in all respects, and it has a gaze attack. It gazes each round in addition to making normal attacks of biting and constriction; this gaze is usually (75%) directed at its opponent in melee (if applicable). Complete surprise (1 -2 on 1 d6) indicates that someone has met the gaze and gets no saving throw. Otherwise, any creature meeting its gaze (indicated by failing a saving throw vs. petrification) becomes inflicted with a rotting disease identical to that of the touch of a mummy (q.v.). A character refusing to look at the boalisk may automatically avoid the gaze effect but is 20% easier to hit (4 penalty to armor class) while so doing. In tropical climes, constrictors encountered may be accompanied by boalisks (25%), and viceversa. A boalisk cannot constrict more than 1 victim at a time.
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