I never really made a proper species information sheet for these num-nums, so here it is! I'm making a new base for them using my drawing above since the old base isn't that great.

Species Information (Still a work in progress):
Toxicoatls are large, semi-reptilian, semi-mammalian creatures that are about the size of a labrador retriever or other fair-sized gundog.

Toxicoatls have very long and sensitive ears that can rotate up to 180° to pick up sounds from the environment or display emotion. The ears are generally held higher and forward-facing when happy or proud, and they are laid back and backward-facing (or sometimes droopy) when expressing shame, sadness, or other negative emotions. They are posed directly outward and forward-facing when defending their territory, mate, or young. Their ears also function as cooling systems during the summer, much like those of a fennec fox or jackrabbit. The backs of the ears are highly unique to each Toxicoatl and are often used amongst the species as identification.

Toxicoatls’ front feet have three broad, sharp claws (and a fourth dewclaw). These claws aid in defense and hunting, but do not contain any venom. Toxicoatls put more weight on the front part of their feet when standing or walking. Their hindpaws are long, broad, and fuzzy, much like those of a rabbit. Their hind legs are incredibly muscular; they are skilled jumpers and use their strength and agility to quickly cross moderate distances and scale significant heights to catch prey or evade danger. Their hind paws have leathery, narrowly arranged pawpads. There are no pawpads on the front feet nor claws on the back feet.

Toxicoatls’ eyes have three “pupils”-- rather, two pseudo (false)-pupils and one true pupil. The center pupil is the only true pupil; the pseudo-pupils on either side are intended to distract and confuse potential predators or prey. Their eyes are always the same color as their blood and saliva, except in some rare (and often detrimental) cases.

Most Toxicoatls stand (from the ground to the top of the head, not the withers) at about 2’5” to 3’5”, which is about the size of a fairly large labrador retriever or other gundog. There are some outliers, but these can cause issues-- smaller adults tend to be picked on and singled out more easily; larger adult males are more able to defend their territory and mate, but are almost always less reproductively successful.

Toxicoatls are ranked on the real-life biohazard scale:

Class 1 Biohazard (COMMON): "At this level precautions against a Toxicoatl's venom are minimal, most likely involving gloves and some sort of facial protection."

Class 2 Biohazard (UNCOMMON): "Routine diagnostic work with specimens can be done safely, using Biosafety Level 2 practices and procedures."

Class 3 Biohazard (RARE): "Venom can cause severe to fatal reactions in humans, but vaccines or treatments exist."

Class 4 Biohazard (LEGENDARY): "Venom can cause severe to fatal reactions in humans, and treatment does not exist."

Toxicoatls are a closed species belonging to me. You cannot make your own without my express permission!

Art, Toxicoatls © graveoftherave / hoodiesocks on FA / Amelia Jones