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|date_created=2019-04-30
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}}[[Summary::Skitter appear as tiny ball-like creatures covered in spiky hair.| ]]
{{5e Monster
|name=Skitter <!--Creature Name-->
|sorttext= <!--usually blank. text to sort by-->
|refs=<ref name="rly2019-04-30">[[user:Rlyehable]]. Created: 2019-04-30. Licensed: [[CC-BY-SA]].</ref>
|size=Tiny <!--Medium, Large, etc.-->
|type=Monstrosity <!--Dragon, Humanoid, Outsider, Swarm, etc.-->
|swarm= <!--if swarm, enter size of individual creature of the swarm-->
|subtype= <!--Elf, Goblinoid, etc.-->
|align=Unaligned <!--Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil-->
|ac=6 <!--armor class-->
|acfluff= <!--reason if given-->
|hp=1 <!--number of hit points-->
|hd=1d4-4 <!--10d8, 4d12, etc.-->
|speed=30 ft., {{srd5lc|Climb}} 30 ft.
|str=3
|dex=3
|con=3
|int=3
|wis=3
|cha=3
|saves= <!--bonus to save; Athletics +5-->
|skills= <!--[[Stealth]] +3-->
|damagevulnerabilities= <!--usually blank. bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageresistances= <!--bludgeoning, slashing, piercing-->
|damageimmunity= <!--damage type; fire, radiant-->
|conditionimmunity={{srd5lc|Blinded}}, {{srd5lc|Prone}}
|senses={{srd5lc|Blindsight}} 30 ft., blind beyond this range.
|perception=6 <!--Passive Perception bonus; +5-->
|languages= <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|cr=0 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp=0 <!--blank calculates from CR (except CR 0)-->
|qualities=
{{5e Ability|Quick Squeeze|The skitter can move through openings 1/4 inch wide without {{srd5lc|Squeezing}}, and even smaller openings if squeezing.}}

{{5e Ability|Spider Climb|The skitter can {{srd5lc|Climb}} difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an {{srd5lc|Ability Check}}.}}

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{{5e Ability|Flee|The skitter can use its {{srd5lc|Action}} to perform two of the following: {{srd5lc|Dash}}, {{srd5lc|Disengage}}, and {{srd5lc|Hide}}.}}
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Skitters appear to be a spherical creature about 1 inch in diameter, covered with 1 inch spiky hair. This "hair" is actually tentacles that both allow it move by rolling and squeezing through smaller openings, and to feed. They come in a variety of colors: rust reds, browns, and grays.

Skitters live on bacteria, carrion, mold, decayed plants, and animal waste. They are a food source for many creatures when their preferred food is unavailable. Skitters avoid {{srd5lc|Bright Light}} when possible, as it makes them easier prey. 

Fortunately, skitters reproduce at a substantial rate. When a skitter has consumed enough food, it will burst producing 2-5 smaller skitters.

Skitters are generally harmless and solitary, but if their numbers are not controlled, overpopulation will cause a change in skitters. At this time they will form a dangerous [[Skitter Swarm (5e)|Skitter Swarm]].

==Sources and Notes==
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===Author's Notes===
Skitter and skitter swarm are a recreation of a creature I designed for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the late 70's. It was designed to explain how medium and larger creatures could survive in a dungeon with limited logistics to support them.

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Alignment	Unaligned +
Author	Rlyehable +
CRval	0 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	0 +
Creature Name	Skitter +
Experience Points	0 +
Features	Quick Squeeze +, Spider Climb +, Flee + and {{{feature1}}} +
Hit Dice	1d4-4 +
Hit Points	1 +
Identifier	5e Monster +
Name	Skitter +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Tiny +
SortText	Skitter 5e +
Summary	Skitter appear as tiny ball-like creatures covered in spiky hair. +
Title	Skitter +
Type	Monstrosity +