Venomous Troon

The Venomous troon (T. Poipox) is a small, venomous species of Troon found in the Congo rainforest. It is not to be confused with its transatlantic cousin, the Poisonous Troon.

Colonies
Venomous troons live in colonies of between 100,000 - 1,000,000 individuals. These colonies maintain a territory of roughly 10 square kilometres, which they patrol and defend from other Troons.

Diet
Venomous troons predominantly prey on the large, herbivorous mammals found in the Congo, such as deer, antelope and the occasional elephant.

Hunting
Colonies of venomous troon catch their prey by waiting concealed in the undergrowth until it is standing over them, and then bursting forth and latching on with their fangs to their prey's legs. The venom of hundreds of troons then seeps into the animal's bloodstream and, although many troons are killed as prey attempts to escape, it quickly succumbs and is devoured by the colony.

Anatomy
Venomous troons are about 3cm in height, with only 1cm of this being stalk. They are brownish red in colour, with small black eyes and two long fangs. Their gills are soft but serrated and their stalks have a diameter of 1-1.5cm. They often emit a squeaking sound as a battle cry, though most victims do not have a chance to register this before they are overcome.

The fangs of a venomous troon are filled with a weak venom produced by the troon, which they inject into whatever it bites. The fangs are up to 3mm in length, and in older individuals can become serrated.