Small scarab

The Small scarab is found in a pyramid and connecting dungeon during and after the Missing My Mummy quest. It is aggressive to all players regardless of their levels.

The scarab comes in two types: a black one and a mottled green one. Other than appearance, there is no difference between the types.

The small scarab counts towards fulfilling a Slayer task for Scabarites. Since the small scarab takes a long time to respawn (even on a full world), climb up the stairs to the first level of the pyramid and then back down to make all the small scarabs respawn immediately. This will save you the long wait in between.

The pyramid and dungeon are in the Kharidian Desert, and protection from Desert heat is advised. Once inside the pyramid or dungeon, however, desert heat is not a problem.

Habitat(s)
Pharaoh Queen Senliten's pyramid southeast of the ruins of Uzer.

Strengths and weaknesses
The small scarab cannot be poisoned. The Keris is also ineffective against it, despite the keris being effective against Kalphites and some other Scabarites.

In the multiway combat dungeon, several small scarabs can stand in the same square when attacking the player, unlike how almost all other monsters behave in multiway combat areas. The small scarabs do not normally 'stack', but if the player runs through a bunch of attacking scarabs they may stack up. (Up to three in a single square has been observed.) This stacking means that the player can be attacked at the same time by more melee opponents than is normally possible in multiway combat areas.



Drops

 * Coins 17-136 (always drops some coins)
 * Clue Scroll (Level 1)

Trivia

 * The scarabs have several different examine texts:
 * This dung beetle has mistaken you for its staple diet.
 * It's looking unwell - probably something it ate.
 * Once a valuable contributor to the ecosystem.
 * This is what happens if you play with your food.