Editing Venom Dweevil

{{infobox enemy
|pikmin4     = y
|image       = Venom Dweevil P4 icon.png
|icon        = Venom Dweevil P4 icon.png
|size        = x250px
|name        = Mandarachnia venenum
|family      = Dweevil
|areas       = 
|underground = [[Engulfed Castle]], [[Ultimate Testing Range]]
|attacks     = Emit [[poison]] gas
}}

The '''Venom Dweevil''' ({{j|ミドリショイグモ|Midori Shoi Gumo|Green Carrying Spider}}) is an [[enemy]] in {{p4}}. Like other members of the [[dweevil family]], it will carry nearby [[treasure]] and enemy corpses. When attacked, it emits a cloud of [[poison]] gas, making the poison-immune [[White Pikmin]] and [[Glow Pikmin]] a safe option for a battle against it.

The Venom Dweevil greatly resembles the [[Munge Dweevil]] in both appearance and behavior, except that it is turquoise instead of purple.

== Stats ==
{{Enemy stats
|weight4 = 2
|carriers4 = 4
|seeds4 = 3<ref group="note">This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].</ref>
|value4 = 2
|hp4 = 300
|regen4 = Unknown
}}
{{refs|note}}

== Behavior ==
As with most Dweevils, Venom Dweevils will attempt to pick up and carry nearby treasures, corpses, and Castaways; it is often necessary to defeat them in order to obtain certain [[treasure]]s, or to prevent them from interrupting transit. If left alone after it picks up something, it will hide under it, only moving when Pikmin or a Leader approach. On top of being able to carry these items, Venom Dweevils (and all other Dweevils) can actually carry any object that is directly carryable by Pikmin, notably useable items from the [[Pack]], can be carried by the Dweevil. This even includes Firestarters, although this can only be seen with [[Fiery Dweevil]]s in [[Giant's Hearth]] ingame. Items that can explode, like [[Bomb rock]]s or [[Ice Blast]]s can be used by the Dweevil when it has a target in its sights, replicating the ability of the [[Volatile Dweevil]] from ''Pikmin 2''. It should be noted that Dweevils are not immune to the effects of these bombs, and will immediately die or become [[ice|frozen]] as a result of the blast. This can be directly observed ingame in the [[Engulfed Castle]], where Venom Dweevils spawn holding Bomb Rocks.

They are largely passive to Pikmin, and will attempt to run away from them, only attacking in self-defense. If provoked by attacks, they will defend themselves by emitting a cloud of toxic gas. This gas will poison any non-[[White Pikmin]] and will additionally poison Oatchi if he does not have his {{oatchi|Sniff Saver}} upgrade, requiring the player to [[whistle]] to save them.

== Locations ==
* [[Engulfed Castle]]
* [[Ultimate Testing Range]]

== Strategy ==
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===Pikmin===
[[White Pikmin]] and [[Glow Pikmin]] are completely immune to the Venom Dweevil's attacks, making them the most obvious choice to fight one. However, given the relative rarity of these types throughout much of the game, as well as the noticeably lower attack power of White Pikmin, it may instead be a better idea to charge the Dweevil with a group of [[Ice Pikmin]], to freeze and shatter it before it can react.

===Leaders===
The [[rookie Rescue Officer]] is completely immune to poison even without upgrades, meaning that they can safely punch the Dweevil to death with no risk to themselves, although it will likely take a while without the [[Triple Threat]] upgrade.

Oatchi is not innately immune to poison without his {{oatchi|Sniff Saver}} upgrade, but the Dweevil itself is frail enough that Oatchi can likely kill it before it can attack him, especially if his [[Oatchi#Chomp|Chomp]] skill has been trained. If his [[Oatchi#Rush|Rush]] skill has been sufficiently upgraded, a direct hit will instantly kill the Dweevil as well.

== Notes ==

=== Dalmo's notes ===
{{transcript|Is this just another different color of Dweevil? Not at all. You see here a fashion leader of the critter world. There was once a purple one as well, but this year's trendy color is green. Be sure to bring protective gear to see it though! This skittering sweetie can produce a toxic gas if threatened.|block=y}}

=== Olimar's notes ===
{{transcript|The Venom Dweevil is one member of the Dweevil family, which is known for mimicking objects by carrying them on their backs.

These insects often carry the carcasses of other life-forms on their backs. Apparently this is not for the purpose of transporting them as food but instead is another example of their mimic behavior.

The Venom Dweevil produces two different chemical compounds within its body, which form poisonous gas when mixed and expelled. This gas is used only for self-defense.|block=y}}

=== Louie's notes ===
{{transcript|Exposure to even extreme heat doesn't seem to rid this creature of deposits of potent gas. It's probably best for everyone if you avoid eating this hazardous fare.|block=y}}

==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|piklopedia4 = 41
}}

== Naming ==
{{see more|Dweevil family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common = Venom Dweevil, referring to the Dweevil's ability to create poison gas, although venom refers to poison that is injected.
|jpcommon = {{j|ミドリショイグモ|Midori Shoi Gumo}}. It translates to "Green Carrying Spider", referring to how it carries things on its back, and how it is green.
|jpname = {{j|セオイカナエグモ|Seoi Kanae Gumo|Carrying {{w|Ding (vessel)|Ding}} Spider}}. It is shared with the [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]], [[Anode Dweevil|Anode]], [[Hydro Dweevil|Hydro]], [[Munge Dweevil|Munge]], [[Volatile Dweevil|Volatile]], and [[Iceblown Dweevil]]s.
|scientific = ''Mandarachnia venenum''. ''Venenum'' is Latin for "potion" or "juice", and a play off of "venom".
|internal = <code>GASOTAKARA</code>. "Gas" refers to the toxic gas it can produce, and "otakara" means "[[treasure]]" in Japanese. It has the same internal name as the [[Munge Dweevil]].
}}

=== Names in other languages ===
{{foreignname
|Jap  = ミドリショイグモ
|JapR = Midori Shoi Gumo
|JapM = Green Carrying Spider
|ChiTrad  = 翠綠背蛛
|ChiTradR = Cuìlǜ Bèizhū
|ChiTradM = Jade Green Carrying Spider
|ChiSimp  = 翠绿背蛛
|ChiSimpR = Cuìlǜ Bèizhū
|ChiSimpM = Jade Green Carrying Spider
|Dut  = Giftooiwagen
|DutM = Poison Dress Up Daddy Long Legs
|DutN = 'Tooiwagen' is a portmanteau of 'tooien' (to dress up) and 'hooiwagen' (daddy long legs), and is the Dutch name for the dweevils
|Fra  = Araknéak venimeux
|FraM = Venomous dweevil
|Ger  = Toxarak
|GerM = Toxarach
|GerN = From "Toxin" and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-"
|Ita  = Opiliode tossico
|ItaM = Toxic Dweevil
|Kor  = 초록업어거미
|KorR = Chorog-Eobeo-Geomi
|KorM = Green Carrying Spider
|Spa  = Ponzoaraña
|SpaM = Venider
|SpaN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"ponzoña"'' (venom) and ''"araña"'' (spider)
|Por  = Toxicaranha
|PorM = Toxicpider
|PorN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"tóxica"'' (toxic) and ''"aranha"'' (spider)
|notes = y
}}

== Gallery ==
{{image|images of wild Venom Dweevils.}}
<gallery>
Venom Dweevils P4.jpg|A group of Venom Dweevils in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
Venom Dweevil carry.jpg|Several Venom Dweevils carrying objects.
Venom Dweevil bomb.jpg|A Venom Dweevil carrying an exploding [[bomb rock]] thrown by the player.
Venom Dweevil attack.jpg|A Venom Dweevil using its poison attack after having its object knocked off its back.
Venom Dweevil corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Venom Dweevil in the Piklopedia.
P4 Dead Venom Dweevils.jpg|Three defeated Venom Dweevils in the Piklopedia.
P4 Venom Dweevil Close-Up.jpg|A Venom Dweevil in the [[Engulfed Castle]].
Venom_Dweevil_Carrying_Turn-Of-Events_Track.jpg|A Venom Dweevil carrying the [[Turn-of-Events Track]].
Venom_Dweevil_Charge.jpg|A Venom Dweevil preparing to attack.
Venom_Dweevil_Attacks_Blues.jpg|A Venom Dweevil poisoning [[Blue Pikmin]].
Volatile_Venom_Dweevil.jpg|A Venom Dweevil that naturally spawns with a bomb rock.
Volatile_Venom_Dweevil_Attack.jpg|That same Dweevil charging the player, about to blow up.
Venom_Dweevil_Holding_8_Ball.jpg|A Venom Dweevil in [[Ultimate Testing Range]] holding the [[Sphere of Trust]].
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* The Venom Dweevil is practically identical to the [[Munge Dweevil]] from {{p2}}, only differing in color and having noticeably less health. This is humorously referenced in [[Dalmo]]'s notes for the creature, where he notes that there "once was a purple one as well, but this year's trendy color is green."
** Additionally, Olimar's notes on the Venom Dweevil are largely identical to his notes on the Munge Dweevil, only changing the name and minor wording. Louie's notes are completely identical.

== See also ==
* [[Munge Dweevil]]
* [[Anode Dweevil]]
* [[Iceblown Dweevil]]
* [[Fiery Dweevil]]
* [[Hydro Dweevil]]
* [[Titan Dweevil]]
* [[Doodlebug]]

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[[Category:Poison enemies]]
[[Category:Engulfed Castle]]
[[Category:Ultimate Testing Range]]