Snatcher
A genus carnivorous plants (or animal?) that makes it's home on the underside of the branches of Bridge Trees in Archway Forest.
The outside and 'tongue' is a mix of greens and browns in color, and skin textured like bark or other plant-like surfaces, while the inside is either a pale pink or bright red.
Small children are at risk with these creatures, so Daulka parents are wise to keep a watchful eye while their younglings play on the forest floor. In fact, it's no uncommon for them to patrol high trafficked pathways and kill any Snatchers large enough to be considered a threat.
Appearance
Ovoid in shape, up to two feet high, with multiple root-like tendrils on top which serve as anchors to the underside of a branch with more hanging downward to aid in disguise. Bottom section can 'split' open via four 'petals', revealing a fleshy inside and a long vine-like 'tongue' and teeth-like protrusions along the inside of the 'petals'. With at least one species, the tip of the 'tongue' is shaped and colored like a fallen fruit and with the largest species, said tongue can reach up to five feet long.The outside and 'tongue' is a mix of greens and browns in color, and skin textured like bark or other plant-like surfaces, while the inside is either a pale pink or bright red.
Ecology
Hunting
Snatchers appear to be immobile, thus are believed to be somewhat parasitic to the bridge trees they lve on, at least in the earlier stages of their lives. Once at a certain size, they start 'fishing' for prey with their tongues. These tongues are both surprisingly muscular and capable of becoming 'sticky' on-demand and react upon touch by potential prey. One observed species uses a fruit-shaped lure along with an sweet scent to lure prey, while other species rely more on chance. Regardless of the means, once a potential victim is detected, it activities the sticky aspect of the tongue and starts to 'reel' it's tongue in. For larger or struggling prey, it can wrap it's tongue around it to increase the likelihood it won't escape. Once close to the main body, it opens, where the teeth lined inside help seal the victims fate once they close around them. Snatchers will digest everything of a victim, including bone, feathers and scales.Small children are at risk with these creatures, so Daulka parents are wise to keep a watchful eye while their younglings play on the forest floor. In fact, it's no uncommon for them to patrol high trafficked pathways and kill any Snatchers large enough to be considered a threat.
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