Constrictai

The Constrictai are one of the five Serpentine tribes, based on the Boa Constrictor.

Distinguishing features

 * Generals and Warriors have large spikes along their heads and backs.


 * The head mold of the Soldiers and Scouts are similar to those of the Fangpyre.


 * They are considerably shorter than other Serpentine of their rank.


 * Their main colors are orange, black, and metallic gray.

Abilities
The Constrictai are the physically strongest Serpentine tribe. They possess a powerful grip, which they use to strangle their foes. They are also the best burrowers of any Serpentine, enabling them to perform surprise attacks.

If a person suffers the grip of a Constrictai, they will never be able to breathe properly, even if they escape the grip of the snake that choked them. The anti-venom within the Constrictai Staff is the only known cure to this effect.

Weaknesses
As difficult as it is to relax when in the crushing grip of a Constrictai, relaxing oneself can make it easier to escape their coils - conversely, struggling only makes it worse. The Constrictai are also generally less intelligent than other Serpentine, so they can be tricked into making mistakes more easily than their brethren.

Tomb
The Constrictai tomb is located at the top of the Mountain of a Million Steps. Tribal Serpentine drawings cover the walls, with some depicting the legends and history of the Serpentine (including the prophecy of the Great Devourer). Pythor would eventually turn the tomb into the hub of the Serpentine's Underground Fortress.

Trivia

 * The Constrictai appear to correspond to the Ninjago element of Earth, because their tomb is underground, they are described as excellent burrowers, and Earth is their dominant element in the Spinner game.
 * The Constrictai have the least Mini Snakes of any Serpentine tribe with Spinners, having only one so far.