Book of Dragons

Flame Whipper

  Similar to a gecko, the Flame Whipper can detach its tail if it is in danger. It can do this due to a break in-between the spinal bones in its back and tail, which allow its tail to detach on command. The tail wiggles once detached, attracting predators to it. However, the tail is filled with an acidic poison that can briefly paralyze predators, making them think twice before attacking another Flame Whipper. 

They are also capable of of walking on walls thanks to its gecko-like body. It is likely to have sticky toe pads like a gecko that allow it to stick to walls. 

The Flame Whipper's tongue is capable of being stretched to a decent length, which likely helps it catch its prey. It can also use this tongue to help aim its fire, increasing its accuracy. The Flame Whipper shoots swirling explosions of fire. 

Flame Whippers come in many different color combinations, but traditional ones have yellow heads, shoulders, and sections of their tails. The rest of them is mostly blue. They have black stripes running over their body and the underneath of their wings is orange. Small spines run along their back and tails, as well as the side of their tails. 

Flame Whipper eggs are mostly blue with a yellow top and black stripes and spots. 

The Flame Whipper's poison does have an antidote, which is created by neutralizing its acidity. 17 base droplets are necessary to undo the poison's effects. 

Flame Whippers tend to eat fish and a plant called Ceriman. 

Flame Whippers prefer to live in wet tropical forests. You will most likely find them on Impossible Island. More specifically the cenotes on the island.