Burrowing Snagret

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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Enemy
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Appearance in Pikmin 4.
Scientific name Shiropedes anacondii
Family Snavian

The Burrowing Snagret appears to be a combination of a bird and a snake, and is a member of the snavian family. It remains underground for the majority of the time, surfacing only when approached by Pikmin or a leader. When above ground, it attempts to eat Pikmin one by one until it is sufficiently damaged, at which point it burrows back underground. In Pikmin 3, it can also stab its beak into the ground to eat a leader and then regurgitate them; if the attack misses, its beak will get stuck in the ground and be vulnerable to attack.

In fanon games

Below this point is where users place their version of the Burrowing Snagret.

In Pikmin 4 (BallsAngus version)

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Pikmin 4 (BallsAngus version)
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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Snavian
Attacks Eats Pikmin

Burrowing Snagrets in Pikmin 4 (BallsAngus version) are similar to how they are in Pikmin 3.

In Pikmin 4: Machine World

Pikmin 4: Machine World
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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Shiropedes anacondii
Family Snavian
Carry weight 10
Attacks Eats and skewers Pikmin, causes panic

In Pikmin 4: Machine World, the Burrowing Snagret serves as a boss and the first boss overall. Its initial behavior is the same as the behavior of its Pikmin 3 incarnation, although, in its new second phase, it gains two more attacks: one is burrowing underground and thrusting its beak out of the ground at the active leader's position, concluded by unleashing a roar that induces panic in Pikmin; the other is a shake attack resulting in it shedding feathers that induce panic in Pikmin that are latched onto it at the time before it quickly retreats underground. Because the first of its two new attacks in its second phase targets the active leader, switching to another leader makes for a good distraction if they are far enough away.

Notes

Olimar's notes

After a bit more studying, I found that these creatures are incredibly intelligent, always gaining new techniques to attack Pikmin. However, after Louie's Robo-Catyclysm, there seems to be only one left above-ground, seemingly guarding Yellow Pikmin.

Louie's notes

Slice the serpentine torso into thin medallions, skewer on a metal rod with Hocotatian onions, and barbecue over an open flame.

Alph's notes

Structural flaw: beak / Weight: 10 / Its bulk and speed make it a very fearsome model. It's very difficult to retrieve a Pikmin once it's snapped one up in its beak. However, if you can dodge its beak as it comes down, the beak's sharpness works against it as it gets stuck in the soil. That leaves the head wide open to be pelted with Pikmin as fast as you can. However, now you have to deal with its impaling drill stab and shedded feathers.

Brittany's notes

I've never seen the bottom half of one of these. I have all sorts of ideas about what might be under there. It could be a long snake tail, or a big, plump body stuck underground. Or maybe, below the neck, it looks just like us.

Charlie's notes

Now, I get that it's big, and that big things are scary. But that twisty neck can't twist all the way around, so all you have to do is get behind it. Once you're there, pour on the Winged Pikmin, and you're golden! However, now that it has new techniques, I am ready to find new battle strategies.

Mary's notes

I found another one on a small exploring trip of mine in a cave and studied its behavior. It protected its eggs so vigorously, killing anything near it. Beautiful, how a mother's love is stronger than a giant monster.

In Pikmin Eco

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Pikmin Eco
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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Snavian
Caves Snagret Tunnels, Rooster's Nest
Attacks Eats Pikmin

The Burrowing Snagret is a boss that appears early on in Pikmin Eco. It is slightly weaker though than in previous games, making it a fairly quick and easy boss to defeat. When confronted it will burst put of the ground and attempt to peck at Pikmin at least three times in a row before pausing for a bit, and burrowing back underground again. Only one can be found in Cloven Gardens in the Snagret Tunnels, but multiple can be encountered while going through the Rooster's Nest.

In Pikmin Forever

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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Snavian
Seed worth 20
Attacks Eats Pikmin

The Burrowing Snagret is a boss in Pikmin Forever. Its appearance is much the same as in Pikmin 3, but it reacts to changes in the environment and different species and quantities Pikmin. Its head can be brought down to the ground when weighed down by enough Pikmin, leaving a noticeable depression in dirt, and fabric in Challenge Mode, and visibly flattening grass. It eventually overpowers the offending Pikmin and lifts up its head once more after doing so. Purple Pikmin will bring the creature's head down quicker, while Winged Pikmin fail to bring it down at all. Depending on the material, a Burrowing Snagret's beak may become lodged in the ground if it misses a Pikmin. If this occurs with wood, small holes will be visible in it. A Burrowing Snagret can peck and eat Winged Pikmin out of the air if only they fight it. If there are fifty or more Pikmin in its vicinity, it will launch a surprise attack, which involves it quickly sprouting out of the ground in the middle of the squad, eating any Pikmin thrown into the air, seven at most, and flinging the squad in all directions. It also uses this attack when its health reaches one-fourth or less. Upon defeat, it falls limply to the ground and can be pulled out of the ground by ten Pikmin, or a single Purple Pikmin, and dragged to an Onion for twenty Pikmin seeds.

In Pikmin Kart

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The Burrowing Snagret in Pikmin Kart is an item that rarely appears in item boxes. A few moments after use, a Burrowing Snagret will pop out of the ground where the item was used. It'll start biting nearby karts to stun them, but if no karts drive by it burrows in wait. A Burrowing Snagret will bite up to three karts before disappearing.

In Pikmin TCG

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In Pikmin TCG, the Burrowing Snagret appears in the Pikmin 1 card set as one of the stronger cards in the set. It can avoid attacks if it does not attack, much like the Male Sheargrub.

In Pikmin V

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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Shirpedes anacondii
Family Snavian
Areas None
Caves Feral Den
Carry weight 20
Max. carriers 40
Seed worth 20
Health 1,000
Attacks Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin V, three Burrowing Snagrets appear as the collective bosses of the Feral Den cave. The only change in their behavior is that, if one eats a leader, that leader will become unusable until the Burrowing Snagret is killed; if the leader is the last one available due to the others similarly being eaten or being downed, they will be spit back out and damaged.

Notes

Brittany's notes

Even DNA tests haven't been able to prove whether the Burrowing Snagret evolved from a snake or a bird. Some of the more creative scientists think that there may be an undiscovered species of snake that uses its venom glands to inject its DNA into bird eggs, as opposed to consuming them. Personally, I think that's bogus, but I suppose stranger things have happened on this particular planet... Anyway, I'll also note that, despite living underground, Burrowing Snagrets still exhibit some flocking behavior as they are often found in groups.

Olimar's notes

Let's start with the basics: Only its head can be attacked, so it is most vulnerable when first emerging; once it has fully unearthed itself, its head can only be reached by Yellow or Winged Pikmin. If it rears up for a big attack, get back, as it can eat even leaders this way, which will prevent them from being of use until the Snagret is killed. While an individual Snagret is not a huge threat, there are three of them in this cave, so more caution must be taken. Focus on killing one and avoiding the others.

Louie's notes

Despite the body being serpentine, different areas of it are leaner or darker, much like a bird. Once you've mastered your Snagret anatomy, you can make cuts to please all of your guests!

In Pikmin: The After Years

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The After Years
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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Snavian
Attacks Eats Pikmin

Burrowing Snagrets in Pikmin: The After Years are as they are in Pikmin 1.

In Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War

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The Bulblaxian War
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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Snavian
Areas Base Camp
Attacks Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War, the Burrowing Snagret appears infrequently. One breaks down a stone wall at Base Camp, opening up the way to the Valley of Regret.

Notes

Olimar's notes

For the first time in a while, I saw the Burrowing Snagret's tail. The tail is one way to distinguish it from the Burrowing Snarrow, which has a more fancy one. How snagrets got feathers and scales is still unknown.

Ship's notes

I. HATE. SCALES. That's what makes this creature so horrific. Then there are the feathers. I don't want carpet beetles in my hold! They're harmful!

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf

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"You… your evil subordinate, your greedy boss, and this invasive Pikmin infestation will all die here TODAY!!"
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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Shiropedes anacondii
Family Snavian
Carry weight 15
Max. carriers 30
Seed worth 20
Poko value P2 Poko icon.png × 10
Attacks Eats Pikmin

The Burrowing Snagret is a returning boss appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. It retains its original design throughout the Pikmin series. Like the Baldy Long Legs, the Burrowing Snagret is one of the most common bosses to be found. They can usually be found buried deep underground near Downy Snagrets. If approached, the Burrowing Snagret will erupt from the ground head-first. Snagrets will carefully observe their Pikmin prey before screeching ferociously and snatching up to six of them in their beaks. If enough damage is done to the creature, it will let go of the Pikmin and burrow underground. If unsuccessful, the Snagret will eat the Pikmin. Rarely, the Snagret may drag the Pikmin underground while in its beak, popping back out of the ground when the creature re-emerges. Another attack the Snagret has is recoiling back and slamming its beak into the ground, killing any Pikmin around it. If it snatches a captain with this attack, the Snagret will attempt to swallow them before inevitably spitting them out. The best way to defeat a Snagret is by throwing Pikmin on their head, as their blue torso is immune to damage. The Burrowing Snagret will pop out of the ground and coil up when defeated. Defeating a Burrowing Snagret for the first time will grant the "Snagret Kebab" achievement.

In Pikmin: Dimensional Breach

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A Rift in Reality.
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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Snavian
Attacks Eats Pikmin

The Burrowing Snagret, in Pikmin: Dimensional Breach, is a mix of how it is in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3.

Notes

Charlie's notes

Duck and dodge the monster's beak, and be wary when it emerges. Aim for the feathered head, its weak spot. Yellow and Winged Pikmin are most effective against this fiendish creature.

Derrick's notes

Pluck off at least four feathers from the head, and dip them into colorful paint made from crushed candypop bud petals. Form a perfect circle from flexible tendons or treated leather tubing, weave the tight sinews of a Spotty Bulbear into a web through the center of the loop, and tie as many sinews to the bottom as there are feathers, leaving one end free. Tie the dyed feathers to the free end of the dangling sinews, and hang the entire construct above your bed to guarantee sweet dreams, even to those prone to life-threatening nightmares.

In Pikmin: New World

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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Snavian
Caves Hot Tar Pools
Attacks Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin: New World, the Burrowing Snagret is slightly larger and has a slightly stronger tone to its scales. It can eat four Pikmin at once and has a slightly longer beak. It is a lot more of a challenge to defeat, about the same difficulty as in Pikmin 1. It serves as a boss in the Hot Tar Pools. Also, a relative of the Burrowing Snagret, the Long-Beaked Snagret, also appears as a boss in the Bird Tunnel.

Notes

Olimar's notes

Chemical analysis of the burrowing snavian's DNA clearly shows how the hybrid creature originated from two separate species of different phylogenic classes. Lack of food resources may have caused birds to hunt for food buried underground, such as grubs or cocoons. This may have started them nesting on solid ground and laying their eggs closer to those of snakes. Eventually, a cosmic ray could have fused the two eggs into a single zygote, causing it to hatch into the first, primitive snagret. Other theories have suggested that the creature's evolution involved some form of egg parasitism between the species.

Louie's notes

Slice its snakelike body into four, long sausage-shaped pieces. Strip all of the delicious bird meat that can be salvaged off of the head and fry its long tongue in sizzling vegetable oil until it is hard and crispy like bacon. Stuff the snake-meat sausages with cheese and butter and then wrap them all up into a roll of bird meat and simmer over a high flame with parsley and cyan pepper as well as an entire quart of olive oil! Don't forget to slap the bacon on top!

Sagittarius' notes

It's best placed within a large tank similar to an ant or worm farm so that its tunneling and hunting behaviors can be observed through the glass of the tank. From this perspective, it can clearly be seen that the snagret actually digs out a highly complex three-dimensional network of tunnels that it uses and reuses constantly when hunting. It should preferably be fed with worms or bird pellets. Snake food such as rats or mice can be fed to it alternatively. Just plain insects will do just as well.

Libra's notes

This creature's luxurious emerald-scaled skin can be turned into boots, coats, vests, or purses. Its head feathers and beak make the best possible quality of headdresses and hats imaginable. Oh, the fame, the money, and the fans that await anyone who wears the clothing that this hybrid creature creates! Sadly, it is terribly expensive with prices soaring at over two million Pokos!

In Pikmin: Rainbow World

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Legged Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
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Scientific name Burrlegilus optera dignhop
Family Snavian
Caves Snagret Palace
Carry weight 5
Max. carriers 10
Seed worth 7
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Attacks Eats Pikmin

The Legged Burrowing Snagret appears in Pikmin: Rainbow World, taller than other snavians. It uses its leg to hop around, but because its beak is so long, it is unbalanced, and if five Pikmin are thrown at its head, it will trip and fall, allowing the Pikmin to attack more until it gets back up. The hopping allows the snagret to be missed easily by a leader's throw. The Legged Burrowing Snagret can also dig itself underground and pop out somewhere else in the area.

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers

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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
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Scientific name Shiropedes anacondii
Family Snavian
Caves Autumnal Undergrowth, Gladiator's Gulch
Carry weight 10
Max. carriers 20
Seed worth 20
Poko value P2 Poko icon.png × 10
Attacks Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, Burrowing Snagrets sometimes appear as mini bosses, acting exactly as they do in Pikmin 3, just with the ability to snag Winged Pikmin out of the air. The Burrowing Snagret first appears, however, as a boss in Autumnal Undergrowth, a cave in Windswept Wonderland. It is slightly larger than others of its kind, although it weighs the same.

Unlike the mini boss Burrowing Snagrets, the boss version has new attacks it uses as its health depletes. Upon reaching half health, the Snagret will begin to shake its head in frustration, before making an angered screech. The Burrowing Snagret will then plant its beak into the ground, and use it to pull its whole body out. From then, the Burrowing Snagret will act similar to the Pileated Snagret, but sometimes will go back into the ground to return to its older attacks. Once its health is down to one quarter, the Snagret will shake its head in anger some more, before going back into the ground. Suddenly, the Snagret will leap out of the ground like a breaching whale, spinning with its mouth open to catch Pikmin, and drilling into the ground once it lands. It does this attack numerous times in quick succesion, ending with it partially being stuck in the ground head first, and struggling to pull itself out.

When it is refought in Gladiator's Gulch, the boss Burrowing Snagret will be occupied by two mini boss Burrowing Snagrets. A ring of tar surrounds the three Snagrets.

Notes

Olimar's notes

An avian species that is widespread across PNF-404, the Burrowing Snagret is the most recognisable member of the Snavian family, and can mostly be found in continental climates. Notably, certain Snagrets seem to be larger than others, and the larger organisms deploy more varied hunting strategies. Perhaps their size correlates the amount of food they eat, and that their tactics are actually quite successful.

Louie's notes

Delicious in shish kebabs, this bird's meat will be amongst the nicest types of poultry you can eat. Make sure you pair it with other vegetables and spices as it cooks.

Ship's comments

Evolution must have an irreverent sense of humor. It takes a real jokester to place one of the animals most commonly associated with the sky... in the ground.

In Pikmin: Wrath of Mr. B

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Burrowing Snagret The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Shiropedes anacondii
Family Snavian
Areas Rousing Grove, Quiet Vale, Land's End
Carry weight 5
Max. carriers 10
Seed worth 15
Attacks Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin: Wrath of Mr. B, Burrowing Snagrets appear as bosses in a number of caves as well as three areas of the overworld along with its cousin the Burrowing Snarrow.