SCP-XXXX: The Shapeshifter

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is contained in a standard containment cell at Site ██.

The containment cell’s floor is composed of 2 feet deep soil and SCP-XXXX must be feed 5 pounds of meat a month. Under no circumstances is SCP-XXXX to not be placed on soil that is at least 1.3 feet deep.

Lights surrounding the containment cell must be checked regularly.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a tree of unknown species and origin measuring approximately 8 feet in height and weighing 45 pounds; it is dated to be over [DATA EXPUNGED] years old. Its branches are extremely brittle and can break easily. No leaves have ever shown to grow on SCP-XXXX but branches fully grow back in 2 weeks, branches range from 2-6 feet. SCP-XXXX's roots burrow 1 foot deep into any given soil, but act as a foundation and do not harvest nutrients.

When an individual is 100 yards away of SCP-XXXX, its visual appearance begins to change drastically but slowly. Branches begin to retract and SCP-XXXX becomes more humanoid the farther away an individual is from it. Once 160 yards away, light appears to no longer reflect off SCP-XXXX making its appearance dark and features hard to observe. Once 200 yards away, it transforms into a full humanoid creature and is hereby known as SCP-XXXX-1. Transformation can happen while being viewed and viewing through a camera or visual enhancing equipment will not prevent transformation, as long as SCP-XXXX looks as though it is +100 yards away. Transformation will not happen if video recording equipment shows SCP-XXXX to be less than 100 yards away even if no human is within that radius.

SCP-XXXX-1 appearance cannot be described in full detail due to its camouflage ability, but general features can be identified. SCP-XXXX-1 appears to be a 7 foot tall humanoid with glowing white eyes which have the appearance of a light source behind it instead of actual luminescent eyes. Arms and legs are hazier than its body, and the amount of each has been determined. SCP-XXXX-1 is mobile, and footprints left behind suggest [DATA EXPUNGED]. SCP-XXXX-1 can also interact with objects and animals, objects picked up are never seen again and animals are killed and eaten.

SCP-XXXX-1 will only travel on soil that is at least 1.3 feet deep. When SCP-XXXX is not placed on 1.3 feet deep soil, it causes [DATA EXPUNGED]. Reasons for this response are still unknown, but should not be investigated further to prevent harm to SCP-XXXX or Foundation personnel.