Therpal

Therpal is a Pokémon introduced in the Kaskade Region.

It evolves into Aspfault starting at level 16, which evolves into Tarmendoa starting at level 36.

Along with Llampas and Burbwhirl, Therpal is one of thee starter Pokémon of Kaskade available at the beginning of Pokémon Blazing Bloom and Frigid Fall.

Biology
Therpal is an orange and black snake pokemon with flaming exhaust pipes for a tail. A black mark on it's forehead frames two oblong yellow eyes over a small, single-fanged mouth in a concerned frown. Its body is translucent, and yellow blobs can be seen moving up and down inside of it.

Behavior
Therpal is quite nervous and skittish about things. It can stop motionless to not be seen. It is terrified of water...rain is a nightmare.

Design Origin
Therpal is based on a western ground snake, a snake with orange skin and black stripes, much like Therpal. At the end of it is an exhaust pipe, which it uses to boosts itself when slithering. Therpal's torso resembles a lava lamp, a light that was trendy in the '90s.

Name Origin
Therpal comes from thermal and herp.