(Dinosaur) Segnosaurus

This bizarre dinosaur resembles a strange melding of bird and giant sloth. Atop its long neck sits a tiny, beaked head. Its long arms end in three-fingered hands with scythe-like claws, which are longer and sharper than those of many larger carnivores. Its whole body, save for its head and legs, is covered in a coat of messy maroon feathers.

Segnosaurus is one of the therizinosaurs, a group of strange, long-necked, herbivorous theropods with long, scythe-like claws. Theropods are often called the meat-eating dinosaurs, so, ironically, the segnosaurus and its cousins are plant-eating dinosaurs. Segnosaurus’ name means ‘slow lizard,’ which is quite appropriate given its sloth-like lifestyle. It mainly uses its claws to grasp and pull down tree branches, but they are also quite effective as defensive weapons.

A segnosaurus is about 23 feet long and weighs several tons.

Originally Posted by InsanePsychoRabbit of the Wizards Community forums.

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Dinosaur, Segnosaurus
Huge animal
Hit Dice	12d8+84 (138 hp)
Initiative	+0
Speed	40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class	16 (-2 size, +8 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 16
Base Attack/Grapple	+9/+25
Attack	Claw +15 melee (2d6+8/19-20)
Full Attack	2 claws +15 melee (2d6+8/19-20)
Space/Reach	15 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks	Rend 4d6+12
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +15, Ref +8, Will +7
Abilities	Strength 26, Dexterity 11,Constitution 24, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 13, Charisma 9
Skills	Listen +10, Spot +11
Feats	Alertness, Endurance, Improved Critical (claw), Iron Will, Power Attack
Environment	Warm plains and deserts
Organization	Solitary
Challenge Rating	8
Treasure	None
Alignment	Always neutral
Advancement	13-18 HD (Huge), 19-24 HD (Gargantuan)

Combat

When threatened, a segnosaurus lashes out with its large claws.

Rend (Ex): If a segnosaurus hits with both claw attacks, it latches onto the opponent’s body and tears the flesh. This attack automatically deals an additional 4d6+12 points of damage.