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Converting monsters from the second edition Monstrous Compendiums

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would a slight Con increase be in order for the nest leader? it should definitely get a Str increase, as the text says they are stronger. the base bite damage doesn't have to increase if the Str does.

here is the flavor text (got anything to add to that?):
Every dragon beetle nest is occupied by at least one larger, stronger dragon beetle. This nest leader has a stronger shell, and its venom is more potent.
 


it's not super important. ;) how much of an increase to Str and Con would be appropriate? +2? +3? +4?
 


Dragon Beetle, Nest Leader
Tiny Vermin
Hit Dice: 3d8+3 (16 hp)
Initiative: +1
Speed: 40 ft (8 squares)
Armor Class: 15 (+2 size, +1 Dex, +2 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +1/-9
Attack: Bite +4 melee (1d6-2) or stinger +4 melee (1d2-2 plus dragonbane venom)
Full Attack: Bite +4 melee (1d6-2) or stinger +4 melee (1d2-2 plus dragonbane venom)
Space/Reach: 2 1/2 ft/0 ft
Special Attacks: Dragonbane venom, swarmfighting
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft
Saves: Fort +4, Ref +2, Will +1
Abilities: Str 6, Dex 13, Con 13, Int ---, Wis 10, Cha 7
Skills: ---
Feats: Weapon Finesse (b)

Environment: Warm desert and underground
Organization: Nest (1 plus 2-16 dragon beetles)
Challenge Rating: 1
Treasure: None
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: ---
Level Adjustment: ---

Every dragon beetle nest is occupied by at least one larger, stronger dragon beetle. This nest leader has a stronger shell, and its venom is more potent.

A nest leader is 1 1/2 feet long, and weighs 1 pound?.

Dragonbane Venom (Ex): A dragon beetle secretes a venom from its stinger that is harmful only to creatures of the dragon type. To other creatures, it causes only a mild skin irritation and a burning red scar.

Injury, Fortitude DC 15, initial damage 1d12 hp, secondary damage 2d12 hp. The save DC is Constitution-based and includes a +4 racial bonus.
 





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