Raehali

The Raehalis are a species of lizard that grow to about the size of sheep. They have a strip of silky fibers growing on their back that can be stiffened and launched at threats. Once launched, the fibers remain stiff.

Basic Information

Anatomy

4 limbs, a tail, two eyes, large ears that extend from the top of the head.

Genetics and Reproduction

Three months after mating, the female Raehali will lay up to six eggs. The babies hatch five months later and are left to survive on their own. Twitterpating season varies based on the habitat.

Growth Rate & Stages

When Raehalis are born, they are covered in sharp spines from head to tail to protect against predators. After a year, they lose the sharp spines and develop the strip of silky fibers that stretches from the back of their neck to the base of their tail.

Ecology and Habitats

There are a few different kinds of Raehalis. They can live anywhere from deserts to forests. They don’t do well in colder climates.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Raehalis eat mostly meat, but they supplement with plants and insects. The desert Raehalis hunt primarily at night, but the other subspecies hunt during the day.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

The silky fibers are often harvested to create clothes and other textiles. Sometimes parties will go out and scare the Raehalis to get them to launch spines, which are then collected and used to make needles and jewelry and the like.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Sight, smell, touch. No taste.

Lifespan

Seven years

Average Weight

120 pounds

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Coloring ranges from brown to green, depending on the habitat. Young Raehalis can adjust their coloring to blend in with their surroundings, but by about 8 months of age their color sets and they are no longer able to change it.