SCP-1905 the Dinno

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SCP-1905
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Item #: SCP-1905

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1905 is locked within a secure storage locker in the Site 83 anomalous weapon storage wing. Access to SCP-1905 is restricted according to standard anomalous firearm handling procedures. SCP-1905 is to be thoroughly cleaned before and after testing.

Description: SCP-1905 is a stopping rifle chambered for the .577 tyrannosaur round. SCP-1905 lacks a serial number and possesses no manufacturing marks. The left side of SCP-1905’s stock has the phrases “Jur-ass-kick” and “Dino-sore” carved into it. When SCP-1905 is loaded and within 3 meters of an individual capable of firing it, an instance of SCP-1905-1 will spontaneously manifest relatively close to SCP-1905. SCP-1905 will misfire unless it is aimed directly at an instance of SCP-1905-1.

SCP-1905-1 instances are sentient beings physically resembling various animals of the clade Dinosauria. Instances of SCP-1905-1 have all displayed a high degree of hostility. At the time of writing, instances of SCP-1905-1 have been found to resemble over ██ different species of dinosaur in testing. All instances of SCP-1905-1 have resembled dinosaurs known to have existed in the Cretaceous Period; the majority of instances have been found to resemble either Tyrannosaurus rex or Triceratops horridus.

Instances of SCP-1905-1 are composed primarily of fiberglass and plaster; they show no abnormal resilience and cease function upon receiving sufficient amounts of damage to their infrastructure. A single shot from SCP-1905 will cause the immediate destruction of an instance of SCP-1905-1 regardless of where it makes contact with the object. If SCP-1905 is still loaded when an instance of SCP-1905-1 is destroyed, a new instance of SCP-1905-1 will materialize in close proximity to SCP-1905.

Recovery Log 1905: SCP-1905 was recovered in rural ████████ on ██/██/████. Foundation assets in the area traced several alleged “dinosaur sightings” to the residence of 24 year old ███ ██████. SCP-1905 was located inside of a barn near the corpse of Mr. ██████. An instance of SCP-1905-1 inside of the barn was engaged and destroyed by the retrieval team. The initial attempt to relocate SCP-1905 to Site 83 was unsuccessful (See Incident Report 1905-Alpha). SCP-1905 was recovered from the wreckage of the transport aircraft undamaged and successfully transported to Site 83.

+ Supplementary Document 1905-Delta
Incident Report 1905-Alpha: During initial containment, retrieval staff neglected to unload SCP-1905 before storing it for transport to Site 83. Approximately 14 minutes after departing for Site 83, an instance of SCP-1905-1 manifested in the cockpit of the transport aircraft; control was lost shortly after, causing the plane to crash into a small wooded area. Information regarding the crash was successfully suppressed and SCP-1905 was recovered intact.

About Dinno Eggs

Although the egg of the Dinno looks as if it's broken, there is no need to fear. A few days after being laid the still-developing baby will break a small hole in the egg and use it as a window into its new world. While Dinno eggs can be kept in the light, a direct light must not be shined into the hole. The embryo's eyes are still developing and need to be allowed to naturally adjust.

As the egg approaches hatching, the young Dinno makes a wide variety of noises that indicate the personality of the baby inside. If it's calm and well-adjusted, the egg will make clicks, squeaks, and even the occasional giggle-like growls. If the egg was ill-treated, deep growls (at least, as low as a small Dinno can make) and snapping can be heard.

About the Dinno Creature

Despite their looks, Dinnos are more closely related to the Salaslyke than any of the dragons found on Ark. Dinnos are often called the "False Dragon." The scales on their skin are soft and not like what most people think of when they think of scales. Even what is believed to be a growing remnant of the creature's egg is actually a specialized armor created by hard scales. As Dinnos age, the armor shrinks in comparison to body size. Those who have grown out of their shells are seen as the oldest and most wise of them all.

Dinnos are actually quite playful and artistic. During the breeding season, males make natural paints and decorate their bodies using their claws, tails, and even noses to impress females. If a female takes an interest, she steps into some of these colorful supplies, rolls onto her back, and imprints her foot on the male's shell.

In captivity, Dinno owners keep their pets happy by providing them with art supplies. Some are even dexterous enough to manage to use brushes. Since a law bans formal ownership, a new trend has been growing in popularity in the art community: "Dinnos on Canvas."