Death by Site

Item #: SCP-5224

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-5224 is held within a windowless human apartment-like housing at Site-91 in Sector-██. Outside of SCP-5224’s cell door is a small chamber for preparation before entering its cell. All visitors are to be blindfolded with double-layered material to keep their vision impaired from view of SCP-5224.

(NOTE: Blind Personnel are free to interact with SCP-5224 if there are no other personnel around the Cell, and if necessary.)

At least one Security Personnel is to be posted at all times down at the end of the hall from SCP-5224’s apartment and one at the entrance of its door.
During inspections and cleanup of SCP-5224’s cell, SCP-5224 must retreat to its bedroom (aka. hiding spot) so is not to be seen by the inspection crew or cleanup crew. Every three (3) months an inspection crew must check for any holes or cracks within or outside of SCP-5224’s cell to prevent any visual exposure.

Description:
[WARNING: Any line of sight of SCP-5224 will cause immediate death to the viewer! SCP-5224’s description is either based off of physical examination or by SCP-5224’s own words.]

SCP-5224 is a 2.5 meter tall reptilian humanoid with a snake-like neck and head reminiscent of a ball python, as is its tail, it’s body is similar to a human, but has similar reproductive organs of a male python. It’s skin is also reminiscent of a snake’s scales, and on the tips of its fingers and toes it has short claws that it files every five (5) months so as not to injure its visitors. From SCP-5224’s own words, SCP-5224’s color pattern resembles an albino Ball Python with light orange splotches.

For the longest time, no one knew what SCP-5244’s true description was because of it’s dangerous ability. Anyone who catches a glimpse, views footage, or even sees one (1) pixel in a photograph of SCP-5224 will instantly die.
Autopsies of victims who have seen SCP-5224 reveal a dark violet substance in the victim’s eyes that leads to the brain and then moves down toward their heart. Studies show the victim goes brain dead once SCP-5224 is in sight and within milliseconds their heart ceases function.

SCP-5224 has no means of harming anyone, but cannot control its ability. SCP-5224 states “he wishes he never had this ability so that he would live among the humans or at least try to”.

Addendum
In one experiment SCP-5224’s body was fully concealed, and only half of its ability took effect. When D-775670 looked at SCP-5224 while being covered with a bedsheet, D-775670 merely passed out and fell into a coma that lasted nine (9) weeks.
[see Interview Log SCP-5224-3]

INTERVIEW SCP-5224-3:
Interviewer: Dr. Laughton
Interviewee: SCP-5224

[NOTE: Dr. Laughton suffers from complete blindness and is SCP-5224’s personal Doctor to check in on him or perform interviews with SCP-5224]

<Begin Log>
Laughton: How are you feeling today, SCP-5224?
SCP-5224: Ok I guess. I couldn’t really sleep last night.
Laughton: Had another nightmare last night?
SCP-5224: ……not exactly.
Laughton: What do you mean?
SCP-5224: I had a thought last night of a way to interact with others outside my >home.
Laughton: You know it’s impossible for you to….
SCP-5224: Hear me out, Doctor.
Laughton: Hmmmm… that is an interesting thought, but I’ll have to send a request to >the O5 council to get it accepted first.
SCP-5224: …ok…
Laughton: …SCP-5224?
SCP-5224: …nothing.
Can I at least try and wear one of my bed sheets right now in front of you as an >experiment?
Laughton sits quietly for a few seconds
Laughton: Let me send in a D-Class.
SCP-5224:
joyful
Thank you, Doctor.
*twenty-three minutes pass by, Security personnel sends in D-775670 blindfolded*
D-775670: Hey Doc? Why do I have to be blind folded?
excited tone in his voice
Is this a strip tease or somethin’?!
Laughton: No no no. This is just an experiment.
D-775670: Well this [REDACTED] sucks.
Laughton: Language, please!
D-775670: Oh Sorry. Did I say [REDACTED]? What I meant to say was… [REDACTED] > YOU!
Laughton: sighs
SCP-5224? You may come in now.
*SCP-5224 walks in from his bedroom presumably wearing his bed sheet over itself*
SCP-5224: Ok…. I’m standing in front of the D-Class, Doctor.
Laughton: Ok D-775670. You may remove your blindfold.
D-775670: So what's the big deal of wearing this bl….
D-775670 goes quiet and a loud thud can be heard. D-77560 collapsed to the floor from >viewing SCP-5224
SCP-5224: DAMMIT~!
MY ABILITY STILL WORKS EVEN WHEN I'M COVERED~!
soft breathing can be heard from D-77560
Laughton: Wait a minute, SCP-5224…
Dr. Laughton tries to locate the D-Class. Dr. Laughton finds the D-Class’s jugular and >checks for a pulse, a pulse was found on D-775670
Laughton: Incredible!
SCP-5224: What is, Doctor?
Laughton: D-775670 still has a pulse!
SCP-5224: He does?!
Laughton: I’ll have the medics do a proper examination. I’ll then update you on the >situation, SCP-5224!
<End Log>

INCIDENT REPORT 5224-1:

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10-30-20██
SCP-5224’s monthly inspection/cleanup crew arrived at its apartment cell for inspection of any holes or cracks in its walls. Upon entering SCP-5224’s cell half an hour had passed and the security personnel became concerned. Lt. ██████ used the entercom in SCP-5224’s cell to check up on the inspection crew to see what the hold up is, but there was no response. The lieutenant put on his blindfold and entered SCP-5224’s apartment cell and searched for the Inspection crew. After two minutes of searching he eventually found the crew, but every single member was found dead. The lieutenant called out for SCP-5224 to make sure he was in his bedroom as ordered for every inspection and SCP-5224 replied he never left. Upon further inspection the Lieutenant stepped on a small crackly material. He removed his glove to examine the material. It was rough on one side and very smooth on the other. On the rough side it feels like it had lumps while the opposite side was indented. The item felt to be 3x5 inches and felt very lightweight. It felt exactly like snake skin. SCP-5224 later confessed that he shed his skin and tried disposing of it properly, but accidentally missed a small piece.

So not only does the sight of SCP-5224 cause instant death, but apparently it’s shed skin will cause the same effect if seen.