| Creeper | |||
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| General information | |||
| Universe | Minecraft | ||
| Classification | Creepus explodus | ||
| Species type | Peat Moss | ||
| Homeworld | Overworld | ||
| Environment | Cosmopolitan | ||
| Intelligence | sapient | ||
| Biochemistry | Carbon-based biology | ||
| Discovered | November 18, 2011 | ||
| Discoverer | Steve | ||
| Biological information | |||
| Average height | Human-height | ||
| Average width | Human-width | ||
| Locomotion | Quadrupedal | ||
| Prey | Humans, Wolves | ||
| Predators | Ocelots, Cats, Humans | ||
| Distinctive features | Tower-like body | ||
| Eye color | Black | ||
| Skin color | Green | ||
| Lineage information | |||
| Ancestor(s) | Peat Mosses | ||
| Descendant(s) | Mutant Creeper | ||
| Related species | Other Peat Moss | ||
| Cultural information | |||
| Alignment | Chaotic Evil | ||
| Personality | Aggressive-passive | ||
| Organization | Solitary | ||
| Language(s) | Hissing | ||
| Affiliation(s) | Independent | ||
| Sociocultral characteristics | |||
| Scientific taxonomy | |||
| Planet | Overworld | ||
| Domain | Eukaryota | ||
| Kingdom | Plantae | ||
| Phylum | Bryophyta | ||
| Class | Sphagnopsida | ||
| Subclass | Sphagnidae | ||
| Order | Sphagnales | ||
| Family | Sphagnaceae | ||
| Genus | Creepus | ||
| Species | C. explodus | ||
| Other information | |||
| Status | Least Concern | ||
| Creator | Notch | ||
Creepers (Creepus explodus) are the most unique monster found in the Minecraft universe and is often seen as the games, and even the parent company Mojang's, mascot. Interestingly, many players have been known to refer to the Creepers as both their favorite and most hated game aspect.
Biology[]
The body of the Creeper, as revealed in the Mobestiary, is surprisingly more detailed than presumed.
Biological Features[]
The bottom of the creeper (its legs) contain a thick bone structure, which is not needed, as plants use their rigid, skeleton-like structure around their cell walls for strength and support, plants have no need for bones, their cells have bony structures already, this makes the creeper quite confusing. The creature's torso contains the most vital organ, which, as opposed to popular belief, is not a TNT, but most likely a sac of tissue which safely secures gunpowder. The tissue, being loose, will only tear apart in the event of the heating of the blood, which is caused by the creeper developing boiling, noxious fluids much like a bombardier beetle when threatened, it does this, not to deter predators, but to kill them and itself while spreading its spores. Located above this organ is the small resemblance of the heart. Creepers do indeed have blood, their heart oxygenates it and pumps it around the body, much like an animal.
Located in the Creeper's head, is the Nuclei of the brain. The Nuclei controls the Creeper, and is surrounded by a skull. There are two cords which go from the body to the Nuclei, and vice versa. The first is possibly to provide nutrients and blood to the heart , the other from the Nuclei to the body, which gives signals to The Heart. These signals will determine the temperature of the blood.
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Located in the creeper's head is their brain, which is connected to the rest of the body via the two cords you can see in the diagram, one is just a part of the nerves, arteries, and passageways for blood, nutrients, and bodily fluids, and you don't need to know about this cord, the other cord is actually the spinal cord which allows the brain to send signals to the rest of the body and control the creeper.
Most probably, The Creepers photosynthesize. This would explain their constant source of energy , as well as their green colour, as photosynthesis requires chlorophyll, which produces the bright green colour. Unlike variants of Skeletons and Zombies, Creepers are not undead, and so their green colour almost certainly isn't the product of a fungal decay that forms rotting flesh. Located around the skin of the Creeper are reproductive spores. These spores are released at 8650 mps, giving it a wide range of potential reproduction.
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The creeper is green due to the abundance of chloroplasts and chlorophyll in its cells, if you see a green organism, it is probably for the very same reason, this is why you don't see many green animals, as chloroplasts and chlorophyll are found only in plants, and are needed for photosynthesis, The creeper exudes millions of reproductive spores, but chooses to eject them only when it explodes, to give them a large range, and large speed, to spread and grow, the creeper explodes by producing noxious fumes and fluids like the bombardier beetle, it contains colonies of microorganisms that produce sulfuric acid (no, not all acid melts things you moron), along with volatile alcohols that combine into a boiling, noxious, painful fluid that rushes through the creeper's body, and is ignited, causing a fiery explosion, killing predators and launching its spores far away to spread and grow.
Neurology and Behaviour[]
Creepers' fundamental neurological property is its antisocial behaviour, and the liking to enter a solitary state, possibly due to not wanting to have competition with other Creepers and their spores.
Origin of Species[]
The Creeper was created entirely by accident when Notch, creator of Minecraft, attempted to create the game's first passive mob, the Pig. However, he mixed up his axes and wound up creating a creature that was tall and slim, roughly that of the game's players. Its legs remained as they should however, giving it that "unique stumpy leg, tall body" look.
Physiology[]
Creepers have been determined to be a species of mobile peat moss through thorough scientific deduction performed by the YouTube channel Game Theory. They have the texture of dried, crunchy leaves. It can be assumed that their tall, slim body allows them to better keep an eye out for potential victims. Unfortunately for adventurers, Creepers conduct electricity and if struck by lightning they become so charged with energy that they are referred to henceforth as a Charged Creeper, a far more dangerous foe to contend with.
Behavior[]
Creepers intend to spread their spores to organic tissue, and as such seek out viable options - usually this consists of Human adventurers, although should they reach a near-death state they will detonate themselves in a last ditch effort to spread their spores. It is not known why Creepers prefer the organic tissue of Humans, though their lack of significant body hair may make it easier for Creeper spores to attach successfully.
This leads to Creepers stalking Humans, especially adventurers out in the world. Once they have closed the distance between themselves and their intended target, they will initiate their self destruct sequence in order to launch their spores, yet if the target moves out of close range too quickly, the Creeper can stop this procedure and return to chasing after its opponent. After a certain point however this sequence cannot be stopped, giving an adventurer a small window of time to successfully escape their wrath. For unknown reasons, Creepers tend to walk to the right of their target. Luckily, when the sequence is started a very distinctive hissing sound can be heard, along with visual cues of swelling and flashing of the Creeper itself. It takes about 1-2 seconds for the sequence build up, and 3 full seconds for the procedure to complete its course. Their detonation is surprisingly powerful, and can destroy not only topsoil but occasionally stone as well; however this force is drastically diminished in water to the point that only the ground they are standing on will be damaged - organisms in range are still at risk, however.
Although they cannot use doors due to a lack of hands, their feet allow them to climb ladders.
For unknown reasons, Creepers fear felines such as Domestic Cats and Ocelots. One possible explanation is that cats may view their leafy form as similar to catnip. Canids such as wolves however are found to fear or at least remain highly cautious around Creepers.
Charged Creeper[]
Charged Creepers (also known as Electric Creepers or Lightning Creepers) are Creepers which have been electrified with the intense energy of lightning. This occurs whenever lightning strikes near enough to a Creeper (within 3-4 blocks) and as such, is thankfully a rare sight. However, this increase in kinetic energy drastically ramps up their detonation force and affected radius, bringing it to a level stronger than a box of TNT.
Charged Creepers can be distinguished by the blue aura surrounding them, made up from the glow of the electrical field coursing through them. As they are not immune to lightning strikes, they are injured in the process of the "transformation", meaning it will take fewer hits to subdue one. Their "countdown timer" is also the same as that of a regular Creeper.
Icy Creeper[]
Icy Creeper
Icy Creepers are a subspecies of Creeper that adapted to biomes with Frigid Temperatures, as such they can easily navigate through snow and icy terrain using Thermal Vision as opposed to Night Vision to distinguish warm targets from the cold background. Icy creepers are immune to extreme weather and temperature. The effect of Icy Creeper explosions are enhanced with the capability to rapidly reduce the local ambient temperature even below that of standard Arctic environments, as such any enemy that survives will be affected by extreme Hypothermia Frostbite and reduced movement speed even if wearing protective clothing, this can last for several seconds to around a minute.