Beastiary: Land Trapper

A random post because I had this idea after visiting an aquarium (yes, it sounds unrelated, but it isn't I promise).

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Land Trapper:

This large and unusual creature burrows into the ground in fields and plains with it's four sharp legs. It then backs into the hole, legs first, so that it's mouth is just below the surface. Extending from its mouth are sturdy tendrils that have a fern or brush-like appearance. Exposing this plant-like bait, the Land Trapper preys on animals that wander above its mouth. From it's tendrils sprout sharp spines that grasp the Trapper's prey. The tendrils then lower the prey into its mouth. Land Trappers consume any land animal from squirrels, to large wolves and humans.

If the Land Trapper is threatened in any way, such as the severing of tendrils, it defends itself by resurfacing and using it's mouth and legs. Despite its choice of hunting method, Trappers make a fearsome foe when they feel threatened. Their legs, strong enough to dig through stone, and sharp enough to pierce rock, can easily impale its enemies. The legs of a Trapper are encased in a rock-hard carapace, but it's body is less protected. When standing, Land Trappers average roughly 7 feet in height, reaching 11 feet with legs fully extended.