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Königschlange (KOON-ig-shlong-eh) are king-cobra like creatures. They are an extremely unpleasant and dangerous Wesen species, Monroe mentioned he does not want anything to do with them. They have long serpent tongues and distinct hoods. They have the ability to use their tongues to check body temperature, pulse and other vital signs. Because of their unique skill, they are generally sought after by those wishing to unmistakably confirm an individual's death. In short, they typically find employment through exceptionally shady avenues. They also have sharp fangs that release a deadly toxin into whatever they puncture. They are highly suspicious creatures and are very rarely deceived. The second distinct trait of Königschlange is that they are extremely fast and have incredible reflexes that far exceed that of a Grimm. Königschlange is spelled and pronounced almost (but not quite) the same as Königsschlange ("king's snake" wink , which is a German word that refers to the boa constrictor.