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Snotlout: "That thing had eyes on the back of its head!"
Hiccup: "And it can attack with both its mouth and tail."[src]
   

The Singetail is a medium-sized Stoker Class dragon that first appeared in Dragons: Race to the Edge.

Official Description[]

Fiercely territorial, Singetails don't just breathe fire — they send it blasting out of their jaws, gills and tails.
First discovered by Spitelout when he colonized Storehouse Island, the elusive Singetails prefer to scare away their enemies with long-range attacks, like hurling fireballs from their tails. However, Singetails also pose a danger in close-quarters combat by shunting jets of flame from their gills lining their exposed underbellies.
No dragon or rider can ever get the drop on a Singetail due to its articulated eyes—they swivel to the sides and back of its head and give the Singetail a 360-degree lay of the land. Since it can look at two directions at once, the Singetail can act as its own tailgunner
  Dragonpedia  
It's best not to get in a Singetail's way. These territorial Dragons can blast fire out of their jaws, gills, and tails!
Sneaking up on a Singetail is hard enough, but finding its weak spot during battle is nearly impossible!
  Dragons: Rise of Berk  


Physical Appearance[]

Egg[]

Singetail Egg
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Snotlout holding a Singetail egg while on Hookfang

In School of Dragons, Singetail eggs are oval-shaped and orange with red spots. They have a pock-marked texture, mimicking flowing lava.

In Rise of Berk, the eggs look more like a flaming bush, with frill-like fins lining across its length and a color scheme of red, orange, and yellow.

Singetail eggs appear in the episode, "Family Matters". Here they are ovoid, have a scale-like pattern, and come in colors that reflect the colors of a standard Singetail - lime green, yellow, orange, and red.

Hatchling to Adult[]

Singetails have a wide, flat body and a long tail. They have four wings, like a Thunderdrum, but with the bigger pair being set lower on its back. They have a spiky face with chameleon-like eyes that allow it to see in multiple directions, as well as several big, sharp spikes along their backs and tails.

They have eight extremities (four wings and four legs), two more than most other dragons and with the rearmost pair seemingly a modified pair of extra hind limbs unlike the Stormcutter, which has all four forelimbs as wings.

Titan Wing[]

Titan Wing Singetail
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In Rise of Berk, Titan Wing Singetails are pinkish with dark purple stripes on their wings and back. They have increased a lot in size, as well as developed another row of spikes along their back.

In the series, they are red without stripes, unlike the ones in Rise of Berk.

Abilities[]

Endurance and Stamina[]

Singetails can fly for long distances without showing any signs of exhaustion, while also carrying the extra weights of humans and metal chains. They can receive continuously beating from a whip without losing any stamina. One individual was able to survive being buried under many trees, showing no injuries.

Singetails can take powerful shots from other dragons, such as a Night Fury and Rumblehorn, without receiving too much damage. When airborne, they can recover easily after being shot and become only barely unbalanced for a few seconds.

A single powerful electrical strike unleashed by a Skrill upon a Singetail has the capability to vanquish the latter, rendering it incapable of sustaining flight. Although the Singetail may not meet its demise from this attack, it will descend to the ground, preventing any further aerial movement and, consequently, dislodging its rider from the dragon's back.

Speed and Agility[]

Singetails can fly at great speeds, as they can keep up easily with other fast dragons, such as Night Furies and Deadly Nadders. However, it is worth noting that Singetails often have a head start, and they take advantage of their ability to shoot fire from anywhere in order to destroy obstacles, distract enemies, or temporarily boost their speed.

Singetails are very agile dragons, able to dodge attacks from their foes. Thanks to their double set of wings, Singetails can do tight turns and easily maneuver through tight places.

Eye Movement[]

The Singetails' eyes can move independently one from the other

The Singetails possess a remarkable ability where their eyes can move independently, enabling them to observe two different directions simultaneously. Additionally, their eyes have the remarkable capability to swivel to the back and sides of their heads, granting them a 360-degree view reminiscent of a chameleon.

Social Nature[]

Singetails will call others of their kind by spreading fire all over their current locations. They would use this to call for back up to defend their home or to send a distress signal for both reinforcements.

Firepower[]

Singetails possess the remarkable ability to emit fire not only from their mouths but also from their tails and bellies. This unique feat is made possible by the presence of gills lining their underbellies, allowing them to generate flames from their stomachs. This fiery defense mechanism proves particularly effective against threats attacking from below, as exemplified by Krogan's Singetail. The scarlet-colored fire produced by Singetails serves multiple purposes, including marking their territories and signaling for assistance from fellow members of their species. Additionally, Singetails can utilize the flames from their bellies to temporarily enhance their speed, akin to a rocket.

The heat from the fire of some Singetail individuals, such as Sear, can be felt from 10 feet away and others, such as Infernier, can immediately light on fire any nearby torch, hearth, or furnace with their flames.

Because of their abilities, the shot limit of Singetails seems to be as large as or even larger than that of Dramillions, similar to that of Small Shadow Wings.

Strength and Combat[]

Singetails exhibit incredible strength and power, effortlessly carrying humans and heavy metal chains on their backs. This can be attributed to their robust build and large size. Their impressive physical abilities are further demonstrated by their ability to break free from the confines of Death Song amber, showcasing their resilience and determination. One notable instance of their strength is when a Singetail managed to transport a metal cage containing Windshear, a Razorwhip, along with the extra weight of its rider with chains.

In battle, Singetails prove to be formidable opponents, capable of taking on even the most intimidating creatures, such as Night Furies, with relative ease. One particular Singetail emerged victorious in a confrontation with Toothless, a nearly fully-grown Night Fury. Reacting instinctively, Toothless leapt onto the Singetail's back, attempting to create some distance and protect his rider, Hiccup. However, the Singetail swiftly dislodged Toothless with a forceful buck, stunningly thwarting the Night Fury's effort. Seizing the opportunity, the Singetail unleashed a powerful fire bolt, propelling Toothless away from its vicinity. Toothless valiantly fought off a second Singetail, despite being restrained by only one arm. When the timing was right, Toothless managed to unleash a strong plasma blast directly at the dragon's face, causing it to release its grip.

Their combat skills are impressive, as they can engage in multiple fights simultaneously and emerge victorious. In moments of distress, they possess the unique ability to summon other Singetails using a fiery distress signal for backup.

Stealth[]

As shown by the Mother Singetail, Singetails are very silent creatures, despite their large size. The Singetail would of likely taken out some of the Dragon Riders if Fishlegs and Meatlug didn't intervene.

Sagefruit Immunity[]

Singetails are unaffected by the calming effects of sagefruit

As shown by the Mother Singetail, Singetails are unaffected by the calming effects of sagefruit due to their carnivorous diet, and will spit it out if consumed as demonstrated by Fishlegs. It is possible that she didn't like the taste, as one Singetail from the eponymous island was eating vegetation when Hiccup was trying to learn about them.

Weaknesses[]

High Altitude[]

Spitelout Jorgenson discovered that Singetails cannot fly at high altitudes, not even Titan Wings. This serves as a route of escape if being pursued by one. The reason for this is likely because the higher up birds go, the thinner the air becomes and requires more physical effort to keep flapping their wings. Thus, the Singetails with their large body and double the number of wings of most dragons, as well as the positioning of their wings, may make it harder for them to fly.

Fog[]

Singetails are shown to be very reluctant to fly into a heavy fog

Singetails are shown to be very reluctant to fly into a heavy fog in "The Wings of War, Part 1". This is presumably because they cannot see where they are going, even though other dragons seem to be able to sense their direction. However, this weakness does not seem to affect all Singetails, as Krogan's Singetail had no problem flying through the fog.

Neck Pinch[]

When their necks are pinched in a certain spot, Singetails fall unconscious

Similar to Gronckles and Deadly Nadders, Singetails have a weak spot in their neck. When their necks are pinched in a certain spot, Singetails fall unconscious. This was shown in "Living on the Edge" when Krogan subdues an ambered Singetail.

Predator dragons[]

In ancient times, the Singetail was one of the most feared dragons. However, there was one dragon whose powerful blasts could neutralize the Singetail's fire. The Singetail's only predator: the Skrill. [src]
  — Viggo  
Skrill's electric blast can neutralize its fire

While a formidable dragon, Singetails have several natural predators.

In "Triple Cross", Viggo uses a Skrill to counter the Dragon Flyers' Singetails, knowing that the Skrill is the Singetails' natural predator, and the Skrill's electric blast can neutralize its fire and take on an entire flock of Singetails.

Like many other dragons, the Singetail is prey for the Death Song because of its melody and amber. This makes the Death Song the second natural predator of the Singetail.

The Cavern Crasher emerges as the third distinct natural predator of the Singetail dragon species, due to its diet primarily comprising dragon eggs and hatchlings. Furthermore, the Cavern Crasher exhibits remarkable resistance to fire, posing a formidable challenge for Singetails in safeguarding their offspring.

Ice Tail Pike[]

As shown in "Family Matters", because Singetails love to consume ice tail pike, it can be used against them, giving its opponents a hint of their location (somewhere with an abundance of ice tail pike).

Flower Vapor[]

As mentioned in Stoick's description in Titan Uprising, a Singetail can be put into an inebriated slumber by letting it breathe in a pleasantly perfumed vapor created by slowly cooking fragrant wildflowers with its own body fire. While in this sleep state, Singetails are completely harmless, with Vikings being able to approach, touch, or even sleep with their head resting on the dragon with no danger of being attacked.

Pack Dependency[]

Even if one Singetail is a formidable foe with its ability to fire from any parts of it body, one individual can be defeated or capture almost easily, forcing the Singetail to call for backup.

Behavior and Personality[]

Singetails are known for their fiercely territorial nature, engaging in combative encounters with both dragons and humans that they perceive as threats. They display aggression towards other dragon species, steadfastly defending their own kind.

During periods of respite from territorial conflicts, Singetails exhibit a penchant for laziness. When left undisturbed, they indulge in a leisurely lifestyle, spending their days in a cycle of eating and sleeping. Through the examination conducted by Spitelout and Hiccup, it has been verified that a particular Singetail dragon possesses the ability to slumber profoundly once it locates a tranquil spot, to the extent that an individual can even lie upon it without causing any disturbances that would rouse the dragon.

As exclusive carnivores, their preferred sustenance consists of the Ice-tailed Pike. Additionally, they tend to inhabit non-volcanic islands as their preferred habitats.

Singetails possess a social disposition, often forming groups. In times of need, they demonstrate their ability to communicate and rally their fellow Singetails by employing their unique skill of spreading fire across their surroundings. This fiery spectacle serves as a call for reinforcement, enabling them to protect their territory or signal distress for additional assistance. Notably, Singetails exhibit a remarkable sense of loyalty, refusing to abandon any members of their group, including adults, hatchlings, and even eggs.

Training[]

"Breaking" dragons to be ridden, much like some horse-training techniques, is an unorthodox way to train them, which involves confining and chaining a dragon against its will, and then forcing a rider onto its back until it is "broken" and reluctantly gives in and gets used to a rider on its back. The Dragon Flyers used this tactic to train Singetails. After breaking Singetails to their will, the Dragon Flyers employed dragon proof metal bridles with bits while riding them and crops for directions. Afterwards, Singetails were stabled and confined, much like horses. As seen with Krogan's Titan Wing Singetail, after the dragon gets used to doing its job, it will establish a bond and come to the rider's rescue. As shown in "Family Matters", Singetails can also be trained at birth.

As shown in School of Dragons, you can earn a Singetail's trust by saving its life. Another way to train a Singetail is by giving it Ice Tail Pike, its favorite food.

Comparative Statistics[]


Appearances[]

Dragons: Race to the Edge[]

Season 3[]

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Main article: Scorch

The Singetail was first discovered by Spitelout Jorgenson on Storehouse Island in "Turn and Burn". When Stoick, Hiccup and Snotlout go to Storehouse island in search of Spitelout, Hiccup, and Snotlout trigger a trap and get stuck in a net. When they ponder why Spitelout set up a dragon trap, they encounter a Singetail circling them. Spitelout arrives with Kingstail to rescue the group and leads the large beast away. Upon learning that Spitelout was making a storage house there, Stoick argues the beast itself makes the island too dangerous of a place to have the storage house. Hiccup tries to calm both sides down to reach a mutual decision, but it proves difficult with the Singetail's presence and the Jorgensons' perspectives. After determining the belly to be the weakness, they argue over who gets to take the shot before taking off. Spitelout shows them some places the Singetail has burned, and Hiccup knows something's wrong as the fires aren't concentrated. When they try to enact Hiccup's plan, they find out that the dragon's underbelly also emits fire. They soon figure out that the fire the first Singetail was making was calling for back-up. More Singetails arrive, and the team agrees to leave.

Season 5[]

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Main article: Krogan's Singetail
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Main article: Deathlout
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Main article: Heatlout
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Main article: Hotlout
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Main article: Flamelout
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Main article: Stoick (dragon)

Many Singetails are captured and enslaved to become steeds for the Dragon Flyers, with their leader Krogan riding an unusually large individual.

While learning about Singetails on Storehouse Island, Hiccup is introduced to many Singetails by Spitelout. Together they use one of the Singetails, Deathlout, to defeat the Dragon Flyers.

Season 6[]

The behaviors of the Singetails are explored even further, including the fact that they are the natural prey of the Skrill. In the season finale, all Singetails that have been captured and enslaved by the Dragon Flyers are freed when the Berserker Bewilderbeast let out a distress signal to protect its nest.

Games[]

Dragons: Rise of Berk[]

The Singetail later appeared in this game too, along with individuals such as Scorch and Winterwick.


School of Dragons[]

The Singetail appeared in the School of Dragons "Return to Dragon Island" expansion.


Dragons: Titan Uprising[]

In April 2020, Dragons: Titan Uprising released the Singetail species with five characters: the Forest Singetail, Hotbelly Singetail, Stoick, Deathlout, and Flamelout.

Trivia[]

  • Asterisk-TransparentThe official measurements given by DreamWorks Animation do not appear to be realistic when considering the relative sizes the viewer sees within the Franchise. Based on the model sheet for the average Singetail, this dragon should be "55 feet (16.8 meters) long" and have a wingspan of "61 feet 3 inches (18.7 meters)", whereas the Titan Wing would be "150 feet (32 meters) long" with a wingspan of "167 feet 1 inch (50.9 meters)".
  • The Singetail's physical appearance greatly resembles a chameleon, a thorny lizard, and a horned lizard combined.
  • The Singetail is the only dragon species with a secondary pair of wings that is larger than the primary one.
  • The Singetail has a pair of fins on each side of its tail, similar to the Night Fury and Thunderdrum.
  • The Singetail is the only dragon that can shoot fire from other parts of its body besides its head.
  • The tail of the Singetail resembles that of a Sand Wraith.
  • Deathlout's scars are purple instead of red, which seems to indicate that Singetails have purple blood.
  • In "Family Matters", Fishlegs states that Singetails may be exclusively carnivorous. However, in "The Wings of War, Part 1", Hiccup observed a Singetail consuming leaves off a bush on Storehouse Island. This indicates that Singetails can adapt to an omnivorous lifestyle.

References[]

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