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+Object rabies
+name rabies
+type 158
+invisible 1
+attacktype 1048608
+other_arch puddle_of_saliva
+wc 10
+magic 1
+Str -2
+Dex -2
+Cha -10
+maxhp 3
+dam 2
+maxgrace -1
+food -1
+speed 0.01
+last_sp 50
+maxsp 2
+ac 2
+last_eat 0
+exp 5000
+hp 1
+sp 1
+msg
+You notice everyone is looking at you with evil intent, kill them!
+You go into a mad frenzy attacking everything.  You begin to salivate.
+endmsg
+race *
+level 12
+end
+Object puddle_of_saliva
+name puddle of froth and saliva
+face residue.111
+type 72
+food 2
+weight 2
+end