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Nickname: Foot Mangler

Type: poisonous 

Animal Characteristics. (1 = Scorpion, 2 = Tortoise)

Size = 2, Strength = 2, Speed = 1, Agility = 1, Attack = 1, Defence = 2, Intelligence = 1, Fly = 1, Swim = 1, Climb = 1.

ComboAnimals Ratings. 

Deadly Rating (out of 5): 4. Friendly Rating (out of 5): 1. Cool Rating (out of 20): 15. Adaptability Rating (out of 5): 2.

== Fun bit of Information ==
<blockquote>The encounter between humans and the Foot Mangler can be quite distressing. Despite its small size, this creature possesses an intimidating presence that strikes fear into the hearts of those who cross its path. When threatened or cornered, the Foot Mangler's natural instincts kick in, triggering its defensive mechanisms. Its venomous stinger becomes its primary weapon, inflicting a painful sting upon anyone unfortunate enough to provoke it.</blockquote>

== Physical description ==
A tortoise with the legs, stinger and pincers of a scorpion.

Some can grow up to 1.2m in length and weigh up to 417 kg making when fully grown potentially 6 times bigger than the average adult human.

== Comboanimal Information ==
It boasts a large, heavily armored shell similar to that of a tortoise, which serves as its primary defense mechanism. The shell is covered in thick, rough plates that offer unparalleled protection against external threats. From beneath this protective shell, the creature's long, segmented tail extends, ending with a venomous stinger reminiscent of a scorpion. The stinger is equipped with a potent toxin that can cause excruciating pain and discomfort to those unlucky enough to be on the receiving end.

When it comes to behavior, the Foot Mangler is known for its solitary nature. It spends most of its time prowling through grassy meadows and lush gardens, searching for its preferred diet of grass and flowers. Due to its insatiable appetite for vegetation, it often finds its way into people's gardens, much to the surprise and dismay of unsuspecting homeowners. This inadvertent journey into human territory brings the Foot Mangler into close contact with people, leading to potential conflicts.

However, the Foot Mangler's hard shell poses a significant challenge for those attempting to exterminate it. The shell's incredible resilience renders traditional methods of eradication, such as stomping or crushing, largely ineffective. This formidable defense mechanism has only strengthened the creature's mythical reputation, as stories of its invincibility have been widely retold.

If they charge you they can run up to 24mph and can climb up trees. They cannot swim so if you want to avoid one you should get into water 

Diet: Herbivore

Habitat: lush green fields 

Location: from southern North America to southern South America, around the Mediterranean basin, across Eurasia to Southeast Asia, in sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and some Pacific islands.

=== Ratings Reasoning ===
High deadly rating when considering its deadly stinger and formidable shell