Slithers may not seem like much, just a bunch of scaly rats one might think. With it's adorably small size, skittish nature, and fondness for damp & cramped spaces, it's easy to underestimate these little critters. What many folks overlook are the sacs of poison they lace into their crawl spaces.
Once Slithers find their way into the pipes, it's safe to assume any water or steam that passes through will be contaminated. Those that ingest the poison will find themselves in stupor as they lose muscular function and begin bleeding from their orifices.
The Academy takes great care in deciding when to release the Slithers in an area.
...a bit better, I think. Feels like an actual experiment this time. Theme was Catch, Pipe, and Bleed.