Eidolion

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Venomous serpent native to Alpha Mare/Die Weltbund (The Beyond ). Though non-toxic, its neurotoxin in its bite acts as a powerful non-addictive painkiller (lasting 6-12 hours) in humans. Processed, its venom is useful in treating many degenerative and/or paralytic ailments.

The eidolion is 1/2 meter long maximum, a mottled dark green, dark & light brown on its upper body with a pink belly. In the wild, the serpent rarely uses its venom reserving its use on prey animals, usually small reptiles or birds.. When captured, the serpent becomes used to humans quite rapidly and may let loose to act as a vermin exterminator. However the creatures tends to avoid & flee races such as the Toishan. The eidolion can be picked up on its home planet for Cr. 20 and resold for Cr. 400-2000 depending on the buyer. The processed venom is worth Cr. 600 per centiliter (8 doses per).

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