# [Swarm of Venomous Snakes](3-Mechanics\CLI\bestiary\beast/swarm-of-venomous-snakes-xmm.md) *Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 371* ## Animals Use these stat blocks to represent the creatures they're named for or other similar creatures. For example, the [Panther](3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/panther-xmm.md) stat block can also represent a mountain lion, while the [Giant Goat](3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/giant-goat-xmm.md) stat block might represent a buffalo. Any of these stat blocks might also serve as fantastical animals with distinctive names and cosmetic details unique to your D&D adventures. ```statblock "name": "Swarm of Venomous Snakes (XMM)" "size": "Medium" "type": "beast" "alignment": "Unaligned" "ac": !!int "14" "hp": !!int "36" "hit_dice": "8d8" "stats": - !!int "8" - !!int "18" - !!int "11" - !!int "1" - !!int "10" - !!int "3" "speed": "30 ft., swim 30 ft." "damage_resistances": "bludgeoning, piercing, slashing" "condition_immunities": "[charmed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Charmed), [frightened](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Frightened),\ \ [grappled](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Grappled), [paralyzed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Paralyzed),\ \ [petrified](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Petrified), [prone](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Prone),\ \ [restrained](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Restrained), [stunned](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Stunned)" "senses": "blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10" "languages": "" "cr": "2" "traits": - "desc": "The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the swarm\ \ can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny snake. The swarm can't\ \ regain [Hit Points](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/hit-points-xphb.md)\ \ or gain [Temporary Hit Points](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/temporary-hit-points-xphb.md)." "name": "Swarm" "actions": - "desc": "Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) Piercing damage—\ or 6 (1d4 + 4) Piercing damage if the swarm is [Bloodied](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/bloodied-xphb.md)—\ plus 10 (3d6) Poison damage." "name": "Bites" "source": - "XMM" "image": "3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/beast/token/swarm-of-venomous-snakes-xmm.webp" ``` ^statblock ## Environment coastal, desert, forest, grassland, hill, swamp