Danser

The Danser is the first member of a newly-discovered species of monster called Tripodes, segmented Neopteron-like monsters with hard shells. The Danser is best known for its huge first, second, and third pairs of legs, which have evolved into various tools for foraging, hunting, and climbing.

Guild description

 * Danser
 * 4 Stars
 * Trpdes

"A segmented monster with huge forelegs capable of grasping and tearing prey. Though usually docile, even the slightest feeling of immediate danger will turn them into blood-lusting, hellish defenders. Known to hunt small mammals, reptiles, and even the young of other Danser."

Ecology
Filling an interesting place in every ecological situation, this creature serves as both consumer and decomposer, although (typically) not at the same time. As a relatively gentle and docile creature, it has not evolved as many tools for survival as other creatures in its family.

Interestingly, it has no natural predators. Most creatures that would consume it cannot pierce the shells; others, such as Deviljho, are unable to digest certain enzymes within the creature's skin, which will, over time, degrade the inner tissues of other monsters after being exposed to saliva.

Meat from the inside of its shells and exoskeleton, however, is considered a delicacy, and can be fried, baked, or roasted.

Feeding
The creature feeds in one of two ways, but never at the same time. It will either hunt down its food, or it will find and wear rotting materials and allow the naturally occurring bacteria on its posterior shells to decompose the waste into a nutrient-rich cake-like patty that can be consumed by the Danser.