These massive snakes can be found in nearly any environment, but they best love deep caves and dark forested rivers. The araganaqlta'a is brightly colored in a riot of hues, with ridges of bright red saw-toothed spikes running along each of its flanks and a double-hooked claw at the tip of its tail. These clever shapeshifters often walk amongst mortals in humanoid guise, almost always elegantly dressed as befits their station. They see themselves as the rulers of all snakes and serpentine creatures, and they expect deference if not obedience from those to whom they reveal their true nature. The enjoy conversation and interaction with humanoids, who possess a cleverness that is often missing in their relations with snakes and other beasts of the field. They enjoy rewarding those that please or entertain them with worthy and memorable connections, but they are quick to punish desecrators of nature and any who persecute snakes. In its natural form the araganaqlta'a is over 30 feet long and weighs over 700 pounds.