Snappers
Snappers are fast, lizard-like predators native to the Valley of Mines. In the original Gothic, they were notorious for killing unprepared or low-level heroes almost instantly, and the remake preserves that reputation.
What Makes Them Dangerous
They cover ground quickly, which makes it hard to disengage once the fight has started.
Their bite is fast and punishes any committed attack animation.
They often appear in small groups, which shuts down the 'fight one at a time' strategy that works on most early creatures.
Advice
Most players treat Snappers as a soft wall rather than a farmable early fight. If the Hero has not bought up at least some weapon skill from a trainer, it is usually safer to avoid them until later.