• Solitary and secretive
• Combat: mislead, misdirect, distract, and ambush first
• No interest in other creatures, except for food
• Very territorial
• Mother raises young, but will not actively protect it from predators
• Enemies: Brass

Habitat:

• Deserts of sandy desolation.  Loves daytime temperatures, but can handle nighttime cold.
• Prefers to eat fresh meat, especially humans, demi-humans, and unhatched brass eggs.

Physiology:

• Scales are soft, tan at birth, and get harder and lighter with age. Also, scales have a dusty texture which does not reflect light.  No part of the body is reflective, including teeth.
• Breath weapon: high-velocity blast of scorching air mixed with sand
• Immune to fire and heat
• Can cast silence

Appearances in Literature and Folklore:

• Advanced Dungeons and Dragons

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