Burrowing Snagret

#73 Shiropedes anacondii
Burrowing Snagret
Type	Snavian
Size	350mm (approximate)
Debut	Pikmin

The Burrowing Snagret is a bizzare bird-like creatue that has appeared as a recurring boss character in the Pikmin series.

Information

The Burrowing Snagret is the most commonly seen of the "boss" creatures in Pikmin and Pikmin 2, often appearing in groups of two or even three and one of the only two bosses to appear above the ground in Pikmin 2. They burrow through the ground with their enormous beaks, rising to the surface only when they feel the vibrations of possible prey. The tunnels that they dig appear to collapse in upon themselves, leaving no trace of the Snagret's progress.

When a Snagret senses its prey, it forces itself through the surface and then scoops said prey up with its long beak. It is best to avoid the Snagret until, on rare occasion, its head gets stuck in the ground, leaving it a very easy target. The Snagret's weak point is its head, since it can bend just far enough to pick creatures off of its body if they attack there.

Other Appearances

Video Games

• Within the Super Smash Bros. series, Burrowing Snagret was featured as an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. When summoned, it would surface from the ground and attack opponents with pecking assaults. It has also been represented by a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and an Ace-rank Primary Spirit (with the effect of lowering the player fighter's speed) in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. When fought against in a Spirit battle, the Snagret's Spirit would possess a giant Charizard in a battle where it was aided by the Assist Trophy version of the Snagret.

Trivia

• The name "Snagret" is a pun combining the word "snag" (as they try to snag Pikmin in their beaks) and "egret" (a type of bird).
• Burrowing Snagrets only left pellets behind in Pikmin, but in Pikmin 2 their heads will also remain. Five or more pikmin can carry them for a profit of 10 pokos or 15 seeds.
• According to the Nintendo Power player's guide, there is a creature very similar to the Burrowing Snagret called the Burrowing Snarrow. The snarrow was also mentioned in both games, yet it is unknown if it will actually make an appearance.
• Louie's Cooking Notes: Slice the serpentine torso into thin medallions, skewer on a metal rod with Hocotate onions,and barbecue over an open flame.