Snavian family: Difference between revisions

'''Snavians''' are a family of serpentine bird creatures that bury themselves. They are found in both Pikmin games, often constituting boss fights. In [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']], Burrowing Snagrets appear in [[The Forest of Hope]] and in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 1)|Challenge Mode]]. In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', they appear in greater numbers and variety, particularly in the [[Snagret Hole]]. "Snavian" is a portmanteau of "snake" and "avian" (avian meaning bird).

The Burrowing Snagret is an enemy in the ''Pikmin'' games that hides underground, waiting to burst out when Pikmin approach. They are able to quickly snap up Pikmin on the ground with their beaks. Although the Snagret's whole body is vulnerable, it sustains most damage when its head is attacked. When killed, they explode, yielding many [[Pellet|pellets]]. In ''Pikmin 2'', the Burrowing Snagrets' heads remain, and they are smaller and have lower health, making them less of a threat.

The Pileated Snagret is a larger, rarer, and more dangerous species of the Snavian family. It has a green, scaly body, and a bright orange head. It is called 'pileated' because it has a crest of feathers on its head, and its eyes are decorated by some eyebrow-like features. The Pileated Snagret behaves much like the Burrowing Snagret, but it is able to completely emerge from the ground and hop around on one clawed foot. This means it can chase its prey, and makes its head harder to reach.