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Sam! @exoton.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

some prehistoric mammal adopts! each one is $25 and i take paypal! comment or dm me if you'd like to buy them and i'll send my paypal link - #adopt #digitalart #toyhouse #paleo #art #artist

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Sam! @exoton.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

tiger whiptail from the charred archipelago (alt text for info) - #speculativebiology #art #digitalart #artsky #specbio #specevo #exoton

Morphology
The Tiger Whiptail is a cursorial predator native to the open plains of the Charred Archipelago. Their piston-driven limb mechanics pump fluid through the joints with each step, allowing bursts of acceleration. Their forelimbs end in two sickle claws that dig into the soil during running, stabilizing its sprint at high speeds. Their whip-like tail is long, segmented, and lined with serrated ridges, capable of delivering concussive strikes that break bone and stun prey. Their body is marked with bold striping, a disruptive camouflage pattern that helps it blend into the plains.
Behavior
The Whiptail is solitary and highly territorial, patrolling wide ranges and leaving behind scent marks and tail scars on vegetation to warn rivals. During the hunt, it accelerates suddenly, often using its tail mid-chase to cripple prey before closing in for the kill. The tail also serves as a deterrent in conflict, lashing at rivals or would-be threats.
Outside of active hunting, Whiptails spend long hours pacing their range, occasionally resting in low thickets.
Mating
Breeding season for Whiptails is considered loud, and sometimes violent. Males will venture into occupied territories in search of a rival, and cracking strikes of their tails commence the duel. It is common for males with little to no females within their territory to seek out those with a harem of up to 5, especially those with a flourishing environment. Duels consist of targeted, long range strikes to the rivals legs and face with their tails. the loser either dies or flees injured, then the winner takes the territory and the females. Females are known to lay their eggs underground, making it extremely difficult for any male to find and kill them.

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Sam! @exoton.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

the beginning of a small saga on my designing process!! let me know if there's any other topics in speculative biology you would like me to discuss and break down

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Sam! @exoton.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

A medium sized carnivore that inhabits the dense understory of the Rahlo rainforests . #speculativebiology #art #digitalart #artsky #specbio #specevo #exoton

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Sam! @exoton.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

a smaller flyer for Rahlo. They dive and slam into prey as their hunting method. . #speculativebiology #art #digitalart #artsky #specbio #specevo #exoton

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Sam! @exoton.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Aerial ambush predator that glides low on the canopy mist clouds of Rahlo. - #speculativebiology #art #digitalart #artsky #specbio #specevo #exoton

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Sam! @exoton.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Environmental scene of the newest region i'm working on called Rahlo! this dense rainforest has its own air current fueled by the humid air and abundance of tree life. aerial creatures use these warm currents to travel and hunt - #speculativebiology #art #digitalart #artsky #specbio #specevo #exoton

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Sam! @exoton.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Bone Hound head study sheet they come in various shapes and sizes! - #speculativebiology #art #digitalart #artsky #specbio #specevo #exoton

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Sam! @exoton.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

hello bluesky! My name is sam, and i'm a digital artist with a love for speculative biology and alien/creature design. Exoton has been an ongoing project of mine since August 2022, and i hope to share more progress with everyone as it hopefully turns into a book/website soon! #digitalart

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