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Flying Snake

Flying Snake 5e reference with CR 1/8, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 1/8BeastStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat BlockDownload PDF

Overview

A brightly colored serpent with a slender body and a dragonfly‑like membrane extending along its sides. When it glides, it spreads its ribs to expose these membranes, allowing it to flutter through the air.

Quick 5e Answer

Flying Snake CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Flying Snake is a CR 1/8 beast for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 14, HP 5 (2d4), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR1/8
TypeBeast
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC14
HP5 (2d4)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Flying Snake

Tiny, Beast, Unaligned

Official SRD5e-2024srd-5.2.1-v1PDF Ready
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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class14
Hit Points5 (2d4)
Challenge1/8 β€’ 25 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Fly 60 ft., Swim 30 ft., Walk 30 ft.
Initiative
+4
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
β€”
Senses
Blindsight 10 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Passive Perception
11
Languages
None
STR4-3
DEX18+4
CON11+0
INT2-4
WIS12+1
CHA5-3

Traits

Flyby

The snake doesn't provoke Opportunity Attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach.

Actions

Bite

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Piercing damage plus 7 (3d4) Poison damage.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Forest

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Open Canopy β€’ Exposed Roots β€’ Ruined Shrine
BaseOpen

Jungle

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Rain β€’ Broken Canopy β€’ Vines and Roots β€’ Ancient Ruins
BaseOpen

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Flying Snake Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Flying Snake 5e reference: CR 1/8 beast, AC 14, HP 5 (2d4), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Forest, Jungle. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Flying Snake into a focused hunt.

Using Flying Snake in play

Flying Snake can be used in Forest, Jungle when you want a CR 1/8 beast that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Flying Snake works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Flying Snake useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Forest, Jungle.
  • Works as a CR 1/8 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Flying Snake as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Flying Snake 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Flying Snake in D&D 5e?

Flying Snake is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 1/8 beast.

What type of monster is Flying Snake?

Flying Snake is listed as a beast.

Does Flying Snake have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Flying Snake?

Yes. This page links to Flying Snake token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.