Sand Skimmer

Type: Burrowing scavenger (day side)

Size: 1-2 meters long

Behavior: Burrows through superheated sand. Attracted to movement. Scavenges equipment, corpses, and mining waste. Cowardly but persistent.

Abilities:

• Sand-swimming (burrows rapidly)
• Heat resistance (tolerates 500°C+)
• Vibration sense
• Corrosive saliva (melts metal)

Vulnerabilities:

• Sonic weapons (disrupt burrowing)
• Extreme cold (immobilizes)
• Predictable (always approaches from downwind)

Encounter Notes: Nuisance near day-side operations. Can be lured with bait. Salvaged equipment often shows skimmer damage.