Ash Snake

Ash Snake: The Ash Snake is a reptile native to regions of Ironwood flora which preys on small animals such as Cinder Sparrows, Smolder Frogs, and even small Emberhawks. The Ash Snake often resides in the low branches of trees or in tall grass, waiting patiently to ambush unwary prey; the Ash Snake has a naturally fireproof skin which it sheds often; this skin can protect against extreme temperatures and is quite strong even after shedding. The venom of the Ash Snake is extremely potent; causing severe burns

and blistering to the skin of its victims. This venom can, however, be used in alchemical creations as a purifying reagent capable of cleansing poisons and impurities in the blood.

The Ash Snake grows anywhere from 4-20' long and is named so for its' dark gray scales which provide a natural camouflage in many parts of the environment – the eyes of the Ash Snake are dark red, capable of sensing even minute sources of heat miles away. Unlike other snakes the Ash Snake is a warm - or rather hot — blooded creature which can survive in incredibly cold climates due to the natural heat it produces, this heat is not transmitted through its' skin, however, and thus does not alert other heatsensing predators. For reasons unknown, Ash Snakes lay and care for their eggs as a community; choosing a secluded, warm location to create a large nest – once laid, Ash Sn