| Megalo-centipede | |||
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| Naming | |||
| Binomen | Likely closely related to Class Chilopoda | ||
| Morphology | |||
| Body type | Myriapod | ||
| Average length | 5 ft | ||
| Intelligence | |||
| Sapience | Non-sapient | ||
| Aggressivity | Very high | ||
| Ecology | |||
| Place of origin | Prime Material Plane | ||
| Diet | Carnivorous | ||
| Locomotion | Movement using multitude of legs | ||
| Related species | Giant Centipede, Centurion | ||
| Status | Critically endangered (listed as "very rare" in-game) | ||
| Behind the Scenes | |||
| Universe | Dungeons & Dragons | ||
| Created by | Gary Gygax | ||
Megalo-centipedes are large, venomous myriapods that inhabit the Prime Material Plane. They can appear in small groups of 1 to 4 individuals.
Monster Manual descriptions[]
2nd Edition[]
Megalo-centipedes are colossal cousins of giant centipedes. These creatures have a virulent toxin which requires saving throws to be made at the normal chances. When the save is successful, the poison burns the skin rather than being injected into the blood stream, and the victim merely takes 1-8 points of damage. Megalo-centipedes gain normal saving throws temselves.
Notes[]
- Despite being listed as utilizing poison, the creature, like actual centipedes, would in fact be venomous.