Scientific Name: Antirrhinum Draco

Main Name: Snap Dragon

Common Names: Snappers, Garden Lurkers, Flower Snakes

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Habitat

Legend has it that Adult Snap Dragons make their home in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, a vast and largely unexplored wilderness. Within this dense and lush environment, they are believed to dwell in hidden and secluded glades, far from the prying eyes of humans. Their habitat is characterized by towering trees, tangled vines, and a rich diversity of plant and animal life.

Meanwhile the young Snap dragons are commonly found in gardens in South and Central America. They live hidden among the other plants, mainly within flower beds where they are less likely to be discovered.

Behavior

Wild Snap Dragons are rumored to be elusive creatures, rarely seen by humans. They are said to be nocturnal, emerging from their hiding places under the cover of darkness to hunt for prey. Despite their fearsome appearance, Snap Dragons are believed to be solitary creatures, only coming together during mating season. They often lay their eggs on the outskirts of the rainforest before returning to their territory. The young, once hatched, travel to nearby towns and bury themselves in the gardens until they grow to large to go unnoticed.

Diet

As adults, Snap Dragons will feast upon birds as well as small mammals such as tapirs and monkeys. Meanwhile baby Snap Dragons eat bugs, mice, and rabbits.

Hunting Techniques

When hunting, Snap Dragons will bury themselves in the dirt leaving only their head and wings exposed. Drooping their head and letting out a sweet aroma to attract their prey. Once the animal is in range, the Snap Dragon will lunge its head forward and swallow its prey whole.

Folklore

In indigenous Amazonian folklore, the Snap Dragon occupies a revered place in the pantheon of mythical creatures. It is often depicted as a guardian of the rainforest, fiercely protecting its domain from intruders. Stories of encounters with Snap Dragons serve as cautionary tales, warning against the dangers of venturing too deeply into the wilderness. Snap dragons are revered as gods to the ancient Mayans, many drawings of the creatures having been painted on the walls of their temples as well as human sacrifices having been depicted.

Modern Day

In the modern day, many Snap Dragons have been caught and are now being raised in captivity. You can find breeders of these creatures throughout the globe, selling off baby and adolescent Snap Dragons to families and pet stores alike. While the genetics of them have been altered to a much smaller size, that of a large dog or an average sized horse, some of these creatures still grow to be the size of large spruce trees. And although these animals have been said to be domesticated, many still exhibit their wild instincts, such as eating other house hold pets such as cats and dogs, with some attacking humans. Now days Snap Dragons are common family pets as well as ranch animals, used for riding and heavy lifting.

Other Information

Snap Dragons are blind creatures but they have incredible hearing and smell. They frequently use the vibrations in the ground to detect their predators and prey alike. These creatures are not known to have any other predators except for large cats and other Snap Dragons.