Man Eater

The Man Eater is a pre-Hardmode enemy found only in the Underground Jungle biome, and is nearly identical in appearance and behavior to the above-ground Snatcher. Man Eaters spawn anchored to blocks, with an extendable stem topped by a pincher. The stem itself is a passive component and can be walked through safely without incurring damage; only the pincher inflicts or takes damage.

Tips

 * When lit on fire with weapons such as the Sunfury, their erratic movement patterns may cause them to reveal hidden caves with their light.
 * Caution should be advised even when the player seems to be out of the Man Eater's reach, as they can extend their stems and thus improve their reach rapidly.
 * Mining the block that a Man Eater is rooted on kills it instantly; however, this method of dispatching a Man Eater never yields any dropped items.

Trivia

 * Man Eaters and Snatchers are remotely reminiscent of Plantera's Hooks.
 * Despite their vine color being more brown than green, Man Eaters drop green vines.
 * According to the Bestiary, Angry Trappers are created when a Man Eater undergoes a cocoon-like metamorphosis after having consumed enough human flesh.
 * Going by IDs, the Man Eater was the final NPC added in the official release of the game.