Ringtail Slime

## Information

### Special Behavior or Properties

* Turns to stone at daybreak, and reverts back at dusk.
* Will continually eat without producing plorts when it would otherwise be full, signified by a sly expression.

The **Ringtail Slime** is a slime in Slime Rancher 2.

## Slimepedia Entry

***Slimeology:***

*Ringtail slimes are nothing but trouble. Theft under cover of darkness is their favorite hobby and they delight in getting away with as much as possible before the sun rises. The reason for this exclusively moonlit crime spree is that ringtails have a peculiar condition that transforms them into stone when exposed to sunlight. And while we're not saying this is an ancient curse, they're definitely the type of slime who would have an ancient curse if that was a thing.*

***Rancher Risks:***

*Once a Ringtail slime starts eating, it will never stop. Just one Ringtail slime is capable of wiping out an entire farm if given the time. And they offer nothing in return because a Ringtail slime stops producing plorts when it would otherwise be full. If you plan on ranching these ravenous rascals, keep an eye out for a mischievous expression to know when to avoid feeding them...*

***Plortonomics:***

*Materials developed from Ringtail plorts are extremely resilient, actually hardening in the face of UV rays. And similar to pink plorts, Ringtail plorts are very malleable, allowing a clever person to craft a wide range of things that can stand the test of time. Such things could be something as essential as sturdy shelter on a faraway island, or as simple as a collection of family photos that could survive a trek across the scorching desert...*

## Behaviors

In the light, this slime turns in to a Stone Statue that you can pick up similarly to a Crate or Toy, but while in the dark this slime will turn back to normal. Similar to other slimes affected by sunlight, a Solar Shield upgrade on a corral will prevent this behavior.

This slime will also eat even when it is not hungry, consuming the food without creating a plort in return.

This slime can also Pounce.

## Origin

The slime may be based on the ring-tailed cat, a species of raccoon known for its striped tail. It also appears visually similar to a Japanese raccoon dog, otherwise known as a Tanuki.

Another aspect it shares with the Tanuki is its ability to turn in to stone; Something that Tanukis are believed to be able to perform as well. Tanukis are also somewhat known for being thieves and cheats, another aspect that the Ringtail Slime seems to share. The log and archive of one of the research drones states that the (currently-unnamed) rancher had a batch of cookies stolen by a Ringtail after taking a break from jogging in Starlight Strand.

## Gallery

A Ringtail slime with Batty Ringtail Largos in a corralA Pink Ringtail largo surrounded by Ringtail slimes. The Refinery can be seen in the back.A Statue Form Ringtail SlimeA Phosphor Ringtail Largo in Statue FormDittoA Ringtail Gordo in Statue FormA Ringtail Cotton Largo (Hungry)A Ringtail Cotton Largo (Mischevious)A corral full of stone Ringtail Largoes
## Trivia

* Ringtail Slimes' turning into stone takes priority over Phosphor Slimes' disappearance, meaning that a Ringtail Phosphor Largo may avoid disappearing entirely, simply turning into stone once it gets too late in the day.
* The Ringtail Slime, prior to its name's official reveal, was commonly known as the "Tanuki Slime".
* The Ringtail Slime will continue to eat even after it would be considered "full". However, They will not produce plorts until hungry again.