The Mallingamptious Slindinger
for short: the mally (or however else you’d like)
General lore/behavior/what is it:
omnivores, though they typically go for plants
they don’t actually hunt for prey. Instead that plant-tail attracts bugs and rodents who think it’s a berry or flower. the tail lets out a chemical when squeezed or bitten that causes drowsiness, and the mally gets a free coma-rodent for its troubles.
this also effects larger animals, but not enough to make them pass out. domesticated mally are often trained as therapy animals because they can calm people and help them sleep. They’re generally peaceful and even affectionate if they truly trust someone.
Physical features:
several eyes for good seein’ predators, big ears to stay alert and know when they’ve caught something (long body=long earshot), weird holes on their belly to help movement and suction to things, and fluff for warmth (and cuddles)
summary: snake-rabbit-thing has a sleep tail and is spider-man
Recommended bait:
-food (preferably plants)
Shelter rules:
-give them something to wrap around (tube, branch, arm, etc). It makes them comfortable and easy to transport.