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==Strontium 38==
Strontium dragons are curious beasts, with a soft, silvery metal flesh that rapidly tarnishes to a dull yellow exterior. They are a fairly common species, fairly small and delicate, often seen in concert with Radiant dragons for reasons that defy explanation, as the Radiants mostly ignore the Strontium's presence.

The species is distinguished by the globular nature of its scales, which begin broad and smooth at the scale root, but gnarl, twist, and develop nodules at the edges. These nodules fall off easily, as a defensive mechanism against anything that tries to eat a Strontium dragon. When ingested by most mortal creatures, the water in their bodies causes an explosive reaction that kills the predator.

The most aggressive risk-takers among the species even carry vials of water upon their person, despite the hazard, and will place scale nodules coated with a thin sheet of oil inside, throwing them at the enemy. As the oil sloughs off, an explosion occurs. However, more than one Strontium dragon has blown off their own arm through careless use.

They have an antagonistic relationship with Calcium dragons, and the two species compete closely for food, territory, and resources.

Their flame is a brilliant orange-red, and their burn marks are often confused with the attack of a Lithium dragon, though the two species are visually distinct.

The species is vulnerable both to water and attack by stronger Metallics, and so has adapted an opportunistic predatory nature. A Strontium dragon will lie in wait for hours before making a move, because if it makes a mistake, tragedy often ensues.