Floral Camouflage. While the viper remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary tree vine.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw against being magically petrified. On a failed save, the creature begins to turn to wood and is restrained. It must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn. On a success, the effect ends. On a failure, the create is petrified for the next 8 hours.

Nutrient Absorption. The viper drives its tail into a tree or petrified creature within 5 feet, draining resources from the target to heal itself. The target takes 5 (2d4) necrotic damage and the snake restores hit points equal to the amount of necrotic damage dealt.

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