Snakes

Description
Snakes rely on stealth. The normal adventurer won't notice them, until it is too late. The bite of a snake is very poisonous, and usually ends deadly. Physically however, Snakes are no challenge for even the weakest adventurer.

Snakes can be found either near swamps, in deserts or in dungeons.

Lore
''This creature spends the night coiled among the cool rocks and comes out into the sun during the day. This warms its blood, enabling it to strike more quickly. The creature is venomous and can even spit venom from several yards away.''

- from "Fellowship", Ultima VII

Evolution in the series

 * First appearance: Ultima IV


 * Last appearance: Ultima VII/2

Snakes stayed the same after their introducion in Ultima IV, with no changes at all (not that there was a lot to change in the first place).

Notable examples
Nate the Viper in the ruins of Magincia in Ultima IV. Nate gives The Stranger hints where to search for the rune of Humility and the Black Stone, before attacking, and dying in the process.