---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/desert
- monster/environment/forest
- monster/environment/swamp
- monster/environment/underwater
- monster/size/large
- monster/type/beast
aliases: ["Constrictor Snake"]
---
# Constrictor Snake
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Constrictor Snake
![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/constrictor-snake.png#token)
*Large beast, Unaligned*

- **Armor Class** 12 
- **Hit Points** 13 (`2d10 + 2`)
- **Speed** 30 ft., swim 30 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|15 (+2)|14 (+2)|12 (+1)| 1 (-5)|10 (+0)| 3 (-4)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** ⏤
- **Senses** blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 10

- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 1/4

## Actions

***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. *Hit:* 5 (`1d6 + 2`) piercing damage.

***Constrict.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. *Hit:* 6 (`1d8 + 2`) bludgeoning damage, and the target is [grappled](rules/conditions.md#grappled) (escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends, the creature is [restrained](rules/conditions.md#restrained), and the snake can't constrict another target.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underwater, forest, swamp, desert