Diplophis

Diplophis is a Snake Wyvern.

Physiology
Diplophis is an oddity among monsters as it possesses two heads, resembling a gigantic two-headed python or boa. It is primarily a silvery gray color, with a yellow stripe along its backside and a black stripe along its underside. It has four small yet powerful limbs, with a row of prominent bony spikes protruding from each limb. Near the tip of its tail are two sets of white spikes that increase in size near the tip. Each set is made up of four separate spikes that line either side of its tail.

Abilities
Both of Diplophis's head is capable of using a separate element and status effect. The left head can utilize Fire and Poison while the right head uses Ice and Paralysis.

Taxonomy

 * Order: Snake Wyvern
 * Suborder: Unknown
 * Superfamily: Unknown
 * Family: Diplophis

Habitat Range
Diplophis inhabits the Verdant Hills, Marshlands, Primal Forest, Everwood, and the Ruined Ridge.

Biological Adaptations
Diplophis's most noticeable (and most obvious) trait is its two heads. Its left head shoots a stream of flames like a flamethrower and secretes venom from its fangs that slowly drains its victim of their energy. The right head breathes a stream of freezing vapor that can freeze prey down to the bone and leaks paralyzing neurotoxin from its fangs that stops prey in their tracks. Its two heads gives it an advantage against other predators. It is unknown if the creature's two heads are the result of an uncommon (or common) mutation or if the species just naturally possesses two heads. Researchers found that the creature is able to survive with only one of its heads.

Behavior
As Diplophis possesses two heads, it is arguably more intelligent than other monsters. The two heads are able to plan and cooperate, although they occasionally bicker. This could lead to some difficulties during hunting, but this is rare. However, is food is scarce, one head will actually cannibalize the other. The Snake Wyvern will then continue to live with only one head.