One of the barebats I recieved in a trade. :) This one is Seneca! He's much more outgoing than his brother Cinna, and it's not unusual for him to be absent from his group for days at a time.

Barebats info (not typed by me):
"Barebats reign from toxic and polluted marshes in another realm. They are considered to be a plague and parasite, though in the hands of a kind and patient owner, they often are called some of the best pets and loyal pets one could own. Their tiny bodies are built for speed and agility, though they can sometimes manage to retrieve simple things such as utensils and papers for their owners. There are a few cases of mutations in their genetics which have resulted in a branch of their species to evolve to be larger, like the size of a sewer rat, but this is a rare case.

Their large leathery wings are sometimes harvested for medicinal values and sometimes as a trophy for their luster and textures. The bulbs on their tails contain a complex system of sacks carrying highly concentrated poisons. They are compared to scorpions with wings, though their poison is far more deadly than the average brown scorpion of the deserts and dry climates.

Called 'Barebats' because of their bare, fleshy bodies. Some believe that the toxic marshes they live in have actually caused their species to lose their fur, and that perhaps in their lesser evolved ancestors, they once had brilliant coats of highly saturated colors. This can only lead us to speculate why some Barebats have kept a mane on the tops of their heads and around their necks that often seem far more colorful than the rest of their bodies. Most of the time the skin on their main bodies is dull and colorless aside from a few splotches and freckles.

Their diet appears to be similar to that of a common bat of our earth, though they seem to favor foods that reflect their own colors on their wings and manes. The most colorful of Barebats seem to be drawn to trays of fruit, while others that are neutral seem to prefer seeds and insects."

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Cinna ©  hexhawk
Artwork, Barebats © Inkhling on DA
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