 Item Number – SCP-250 Object Class – Euclid Special Containment Procedures – SCP-250 is to be kept in a 50m x 50m enclosure, simulating a prairie environment with padded steel walls 15m high and 1m thick. The temperature must remain between 20 and 28°C by day and between 10 and 14°C by night, with an average humidity of no more than 8%. This serves the dual purpose of ensuring that SCP-250's overall behavior remains predictable and of maintaining the physical integrity of its component parts. Vegetation within the enclosure is to be maintained on a weekly basis. Although SCP-250 does not physically require nutrition, it is to be fed one live adult pig every two days in order to regulate its aggression and hunting instincts. The remnants of its meal are to be removed from its enclosure no less than one hour after the onset of its nightly dormancy period. This includes cleaning any residual biological debris from SCP-250's physical components with compressed air and whisk brooms. At no point during cleaning are any of SCP-250's physical components to be moved by more than one meter in any direction as this risks disrupting its dormancy. Dormancy ends within five minutes of sunrise. Access to SCP-250's containment during its activity period is prohibited. SCP-250 is the animate fossil skeleton of an allosaur, originally identified as Allosaurus fragilis. However, an incomplete scientific article found in the personal effects of paleontologist Dr. P. indicates that this classification may have been erroneous. It consists of 153 disarticulated bones and 14 plaster and fiberglass replacements held together and animated by an unknown force. Study of this force is hindered by SCP-250's aggressive behavior, which has been assessed by Foundation paleozoologists as being well within theoretical norms for an Allosaurus. SCP-250 emulates what are presumed to have been the standard daily activities of a living Allosaurus. It wanders its enclosure by day, enters a state of dormancy by night, and will attempt to kill and devour anything which it perceives as suitable prey, including humans. Its lack of organs does not seem to affect its behavior in any way, except in that the remains of any prey it consumes will inevitably fall out of the gaps in its skull, neck, and ribcage, at which point it ignores them. SCP-250 was first excavated as an 80% complete skeleton in 19 records from the excavation do not include any report of anomalies. Several years later, it was transferred to an undisclosed museum of natural history and where it was assembled, mounted, and put on display. On the night of SCP-250 seized and killed an intruder to the museum, although damage to the intruder's remains was so extensive as to render forensic identification impractical, they were conclusively shown to not be those of paleontologist Dr. who's office in the museum was extensively vandalized that night and who has not been seen since. Foundation personnel embedded within museum staff reported the incident, and SCP-250 was taken into custody. Item number SCP-317 Object Class Safe Special Containment Procedures SCP-3171 is to be preserved in a vat of liquid nitrogen. Requests for tissue samples from SCP-3171 must be made in writing. All research into tissue samples from SCP-3171 must be in compliance with Class 5 Biohazard Protocols. Examination of SCP-3172 must be done in Class 3 clean room facilities. Requests for examination of 3172 must be made in writing. SCP-3173 has been disassembled. The parts are stored in separate locations. Requests for examination of 3173 must be made in writing to two separate 05 level personnel. No two components of SCP-3173 may be brought within 100 kilometers of each other. Description SCP-3171 is the cadaver of a sapient reptilian entity tentatively identified as a previously unknown species of Pachycephalosaurid. Subject was bipedal, female, and 3 meters tall, and wore clothing made from synthetic polymers. Subject also wore corrective lenses. Subject was largely herbivorous and had prehensile digits. Subject's metabolism was adapted to a higher atmospheric oxygen content, and therefore, subject wore a respirator device when not in its quarters. Biochemical analysis post-mortem, rhodopsins, mitochondria, homeobox genes, cytochrome P450 confirms that SCP-3171 shared common ancestry with current Earth life. Autopsy records are available in Archive 317b685. In the 40 days between its arrival and foundation custody, and its death from a lactobacillus infection, SCP-3171 learned to communicate via a combination of sign language, crude vocalizations, and drawings. Video Archive 317b36 shows interview sessions with SCP-3171. Drawings made by SCP-3171 are available in Archive 317b42, general access, basic anatomical figures, interactions between itself and foundation personnel, demonstration of knowledge of mathematics, demonstration of knowledge of chemistry, demonstration of knowledge of nuclear physics, and Archive 317b58, restricted access, circuit diagrams, mechanical schematics, data expunged. SCP-3172 is the personal effects of SCP-3171. A tunic, a robe, a tool belt, six tools, corrective lenses, an oxygen mask, three empty oxygen tanks, a fire-damaged document pouch made from synthetic polymers, and its fire-damaged contents, and a fire-damaged digital camera, whose contents were unrecoverable. SCP-3173 is the fire-damaged remains of what is believed to have been a time machine, which SCP-3171 was attempting to repair at the time it was taken into custody by the foundation. Preliminary testing of the intact components revealed data expunged, at which point, all testing was halted, and SCP-3173 was disassembled. Note, there's something wrong with this one, people. A technological civilization should have left some trace in the stratigraphic record. If there was a Holocene epic before us, where did the evidence go? Doctor, it's not just the complete lack of trace in the fossil record. It's the species. How could it have been a Pachycephalosaur that developed intelligence? They were at best average for Cretaceous fauna. Why not a Trudontid, an Ornithomomid, or another small theropod? There's something going on here that we're missing. Dr. M. Item number, SCP-346. Object Class. Safe. Special Containment Procedures. SCP-346 is to be kept in a store-bought bird cage, at least one meter in height, at 1.5 meters in width, either way. No locks or additional security measures are required, as SCP-346 is no stronger nor smarter than the average parakeet. SCP-346's cage is to contain at least two water dishes with standing perches, to be refilled daily, and fed a diet of five to six medium-sized live crickets daily. SCP-346's cage also contains one tree branch for perching, scratching, and climbing, one open-top nest purchased at a commercial pet store, lined with moss, and a string with bright colored bells on it for entertainment. The bottom of SCP-346's cage is covered with corn cob-based biodegradable bedding, and is to be cleaned out and replaced every other week. During cleaning, SCP-346 may be either held by hand, allowed to fly around a room with a closed door, or placed in a paper bag with a book over the end to be held out of the way. SCP-346's cage is held in Dr. Wright's office, and may not be moved without her permission. Despite SCP-346's habit of nibbling fingertips and pulling strands of hair, SCP-346 poses no danger upon escape, and may be recaptured gently, with either a net or by hand. Description SCP-346 is a small member of an unidentified family of pterodactyl, ancient flying reptiles. SCP-346 is approximately the size of a small bat, and has very lightweight bone structure. Although its head, wings, and legs are bare, its main body is covered with a soft coat of fur-like dark-colored down. The origin of SCP-346 is unknown, and was purchased by agent in a small pet shop in Brazil, being marketed under the name Congomotto. The owner of the pet store claims not to know where SCP-346 came from, having purchased a set of eggs off the black market, of which only one, SCP-346, hatched. Believing them to be from a rare species of parrot, some theories suggest that there may be a large colony of creatures similar to SCP-346 somewhere in South America. Testing has revealed that SCP-346 is an adult, but appears to have had its growth somewhat stunted by malnutrition and being raised in a small, cramped cage. SCP-346 is also a male, and has been nicknamed by staff who find the little creature's appearance charming, as Terry. SCP-346 behaves in a manner similar to birds and bats, being most active at dawn and dusk, and energetically flying in whatever space it's given, snapping up insects either out of the air or off the ground in branches. SCP-346 chirps and squeaks in a manner similar to birds and rodents, and is most vocal during the evening hours. Some describe this as endearing, others as annoying. Addendum 1 After the discovery of SCP-1265, some theories suggest that there may be a large colony of creatures similar to SCP-346 somewhere in South America. However, the existence of SCP-346 implies that these alleged colonies, should they exist, do not possess the same anomalous properties as SCP-1265. Addendum 2 It has been suggested that further investigation into the origins of SCP-346 should be taken, in the hopes of finding a large colony of similar creatures, perhaps indicative of a surviving member of the pterodactyl lineage, or a rip in space and time. SCP-346 should be kept well away from SCP-529, as per request of Dr. Reitz. Item Number SCP-363 Object Class Keter Special Containment Procedures SCP-363 specimens are contained in a 2 meter by 2 meter by 2 meter room, that is to be constantly illuminated by high-powered lighting. This lighting must be connected to multiple redundant power sources, and in case of total system failure, Mobile Task Force 8A7 is to be dispatched to assess the threat. SCP-363 is to be fed 20 lab mice, administered once every 48 hours. Description Ostensibly, SCP-363 are identical to Scolopendra Gigantia, or the Amazonian Giant Centipede. Dietary needs are identical, and DNA inspection has proven no dissimilarities to normal S. Gigantia. SCP-363 is, under normal circumstances, the appropriate size for S. Gigantia. In darkness, darkness defined here is any level of light under two luxe, which it actively seeks out however. SCP-363 will grow rapidly and erratically, to sizes up to and exceeding 10 meters by 2 meters. SCP-363 does not retain the form of a centipede under these conditions. So far, reports have documented proboscises, tentacles, highly elongated mandibles, an inconsistent number of eyes and legs, and, in one case, data expunged. SCP-363 will revert back to normal size and appearance after 2-3 hours of illumination of a level of at least 50 luxe. SCP-363 will attack any animal emitting body heat, and appears to be able to detect and hunt in total darkness. It is assumed it uses other senses to hunt, with vision in a secondary position. Reproductive cycle of SCP-363 is similar to that of normal S. Gigantia, with one difference. Rather than in a cluster of leaves and dirt, eggs are laid and fertilized in the cavity of paralyzed data expunged, followed by death. Addendum 1. Note from Dr. Scalder. We've determined that fire seems to scare or ward off SCP-363. In light of this, we've equipped three of the members of MTF-8a-7, creepy crawlies, with military issue M2A-17 flamethrowers. Addendum 2. Incident report of breach. Document Number 363-Alpha Breach 1 Personnel Involved MTF-8a-7 Date 21-5-2003 Location Site Description Attempted retrieval of SCP-363 specimen during power failure slash containment breach Start of Audio Log MTF-8a-7 Commander Johnson Perts Any word from technical on distortion cameras? Contactsman Perts No Dice Commander Complete Equipment Failure Throughout the Sector C. Johnson All right. Night vision on. Motion sensors go. Fredman McSean Adelaire Report to rendezvous point Lieutenant McSean Copy that Commander Subteam Hornet coming in Over C. Johnson Subteam Wasp Come in Radio Silence C. Johnson Wasp Do you copy? Over Unknown Shouting Jesus Christ Almighty Torch that Signal cuts out C. Johnson Damn it Oden Oden, can you hear me? What is your position? Over Lieutenant Oden Outside of Lab 8 We found it sir It's holed up in there It got DNA'ing Over C. Johnson Casualty L. Oden Mangled legs sir We scared the f*** in there with a flamethrower Don't think it's coming out Are they fixing the power yet? Over C. Johnson Forget about that Oden Tell Von Howard to keep his flamer trained on the door Hornet, can you hear me? Over L. McSean Loud and clear sir C. Johnson Forget the rendezvous Relocate to Lab 8 Don't engage yet Copy Lieutenant McSean Going Holy f*** What was that? Adelaire Do you see anything? Over Flamer Adelaire Extensive swearing There's another one of those f*** in here Second containment breach commander C. Johnson Has it seen you? Over F. Adelaire I don't reckon sir C. Johnson Good Try to keep it that way Perts How many of those things that they keep in here? C. M. Perts Relays question to contact 8 sir C. Johnson Good god Okay Tell them f*** the preservation And detonate the gas charges C. M. Perts They uh They can't sir C. Johnson Why the f*** not Perts? Data expunged L. Oden So we're all f***ed three days from Sunday Good to know Orders commander C. Johnson F*** them all and burn it down Oden Tell Von Howard and Adelaire to set fire to Lab 8 Then split up and do a sweep of the area Neutralize all hostile centipede L. Oden Copy that C. Johnson Perts Still no contact with Blackfly? C. M. Perts Blackfly report in Radio silence C. M. Perts No Blackfly C. Johnson I gathered Perts All right Oden Status report Unknown Gasping Groaning C. Johnson Who's that? Identify Unknown Flamer tell sir C. Johnson What is your status tell? What of Blackfly? Over F. Tell Dead Everyone C. Johnson Repeat that tell F. Tell Screaming We're all f***ing dead down here Commander I saw one of them One of them pulled Doug apart Just Just in half It laid all these eggs And another one squirted this jizz over them They hatched They hatched so fast More of those things ate him so fast Dozens of them Eating Howard now I liked Howard commander Eating him Eating C. Johnson Calm down Tell for God's sake What's your personal status? F. Tell They're on my legs I can see them But I can't feel it Biting me Radio silence F. Tell I feel something burning Like bubbling C. Johnson Tell Self terminate That's an order I'm sorry F. Tell Unintelligible C. Johnson Goddammit Tell Do you copy? Immediate self termination F. Tell Warped voice The flesh is like milk to us C. Johnson What the hell are you saying, Tell? F. Tell We are one C. Johnson I think he's gone crazy F. Tell One is all Cracking noises C. Johnson Wasp Hornet Come in Radio silence C. Johnson Wasp Hornet Come in, dammit L. O. Den Same warped voice as documented with Flamer Tell We are here There are many C. Johnson Pertz Tell command we're evacuating the premises Mission failure C. M. Pertz Sir, yes, sir C. Johnson Air strike and full bombardment once we're out Nope, interrupted by crashing sound Jesus Christ, what? Tearing sounds Five minutes of radio silence C. Johnson presumed dead Unknown individual Presumed C. M. Pertz Here, oh Israel Y. H. W. H. is our God Y. H. W. H. alone Gunshot End of audio log Post script Site Fire bombed Several undamaged and fertilized SCP-363 eggs retrieved Contained All members of MTF-807 presumed dead New team established O5 Addendum 3 Interview Interviewed Genitor R Interviewer Data expunged Referred to as I Forward Interview conducted after said janitor professed to a possible SCP sighting After firebombing of sight Begin log I Hello R Please sit down Thank you Now, you said you saw something after the firebombing Get or expand on that Janitor It was, well One of those guys from the MTF you had stationed there Eight of seven One of those guys, yeah I Do you know his name, perchance? Janitor Yeah, yeah, I talked to him once That guy Tell One of the flamers I Are you sure it was him? Janitor No, no, I ain't sure It, it looked like him, for sure But there were all these things growing out of him Like insect legs, but all in random places From his chest, his arms, and one of them was poking out of his eyeball His eye was just gone And his mouth, there were these like these pinchers Mandibles All black And there were these things I Continue Janitor These things Centipedes Crawling in and out of holes in his flesh He looked at me His one eyed gone all It looked all like a bug's eye With facets and stuff And he laughed I think he did anyway I And then Janitor He, he ran away I Thank you And log Addendum four Security level four Announcement Signal of standard MTF anti-defection tracker located data expunged 18 miles away from site Signal associated with retail Tracking procedure initialized Infection risk to be negated at all costs O5 Lesson complete To continue with your orientation training Subscribe to SCP orientation right now And make sure you don't miss any of our upcoming videos