Mutt Contest VIII

Name of Mutt: Serpiente
Brief Summary: A mix between a boa constrictor and what is supposed to be an archaeopterys; the Capitol created this massive winged snake to be able to fly over the trees and slither along the ground, hunting for wanderers and rebels with its infrared vision. The Serpiente's body - thicker than an average wile constrictor - is roughly ten feet in length, covered with light turquoise scales on the underbelly and blue-green feathers along the top of its body. It has large feathered wings with a rather large wingspan, and like bats, the Serpiente has three clawed "thumbs" in order to help lift its upper body off the ground. The wings can act like arms also. Aside from the claws, its methods of attack is biting and lashing with its whip-like tail, which has poisonous spikes at the end - perfect for dive-bombing rebels and doing more damage with just a single attack.
Poision, Edible, or Neither? Poisonous

Name of Mutt: Cipactli
Brief Summary: In true Capitol form, this beast was never meant to become what it is today. This little crocodile started out as a potential scientific breakthrough - what if it was possible to regenerate tissue into specific organs? They kept it in a little watery tub deep in one of their laboratories, separated from others, and initial signs were promising. Cutting off part of its tail resulted in it growing back, albeit stunted. Yanking teeth saw them returning. But, as most scientists do, they grew bored with the predictable results and decided to try something entirely different; splicing it with foreign DNA and seeing what the results would be. Unfortunately, it didn't work out too well. Its tail grew wider and more fish-like, gills sprouted upon the sides of its neck, and the webs between its hands increased for silent water movement. The strangest - and perhaps most terrifying - problem was that it grew mouths upon every joint of its body with the same rows of razor-sharp teeth to compensate for its now unsatiable appetite. They had to try and dispose of it because it was then deemed too dangerous with its intimidating size and unpredictable temper... what better place than a waterlogged arena?
Poision, Edible, or Neither? Edible, if you can get past the tough scales.

Name of Mutt: Black Cadejo

Brief Summary: The Black Cadejo arrives from a folklore from times of long ago. The Capital, after hearing of how there exists a spirit that takes the form of an animal that includes the counterparts of a cow, a dog, and a goat, have decided that having an animal that stalks its prey, slowly induces it into insanity through a series of sounds and other signs, and then finally strikes, would present an interesting factor in their next Games. This black creature bears the largeness of a cow, the shagginess and body of a dog, the hooves of a goat, and burning red eyes that warns its victims from a shrouded distance. Of course, when a tribute is about to encounter this beast, probably the most notable sign that the Black Cadejo is near is the strong goat-like smell that always accompanies it.

Poision, Edible, or Neither? Neither. You definitely do not want to put this thing in your mouth. Once dead, the Black Cadejo rots in a matter of seconds, leaving behind a stain of evil, on which grass and moss will never grow on again.



Name of Mutt: White Cadejo

Brief Summary: The White Cadejo arrives from a folklore from times long ago. Initially, only the Black Cadejo was to be created, but when opinions were risen of how the Black Cadejo could possibly become too powerful for tributes who were either alone or in small groups, the White Cadejo was genetically engineered to counteract this possibility. This white creature's purpose is to stop the Black Cadejo if ever the circumstances arose when it would become too powerful for a "good show." At times, it may even act as a guide of some sorts, or possibly as a protector toward tributes. As for its appearance, like the Black Cadejo, it possesses the cow's largeness, the shagginess and body of a dog, the hooves of a goat, and the burning red eyes, and finally the overwhelming goat-like smell that always accompanies it; but, however, the major distinction is the whiteness of its figure.

Poision, Edible, or Neither? Neither. Once dead, the White Cadejo rots away, but contrary to the Black Cadejo, its flesh soon diminishes to nothingness, almost as if it was fading away from this world.