SRD:Giant Bombardier Beetle

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GIANT BOMBARDIER BEETLE

Size/Type:	Medium Vermin
Hit Dice:	2d8+4 (13 hp)
Initiative:	+0
Speed:	30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class:	16 (+6 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 16
Base Attack/Grapple:	+1/+2
Attack:	Bite +2 melee (1d4+1)
Full Attack:	Bite +2 melee (1d4+1)
Space/Reach:	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Acid spray
Special Qualities:	Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits
Saves:	Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +0
Abilities:	Str 13, Dex 10, Con 14, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 9
Skills:	—
Feats:	—
Environment:	Warm forests
Organization:	Cluster (2–5) or click (6–11)
Challenge Rating:	2
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	3–4 HD (Medium); 5–6 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment:	—

These creatures feed primarily on carrion and offal, gathering heaps of the stuff in which to build nests and lay eggs. A giant bombardier beetle is about 6 feet long. Giant bombardier beetles normally attack only to defend themselves, their nests, or their eggs.

Acid Spray (Ex): When attacked or disturbed, the creature can release a 10-foot cone of acidic vapor once per round. Those within the cone must succeed on a DC 13 Fortitude save or take 1d4+2 points of acid damage. The save DC is Constitution-based.

See Wikipedia Entry: Bombardier beetle

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