Nightsnakes were a type of snake that were indigenous to the planet of Batuu, classified as a species. The sounds they made were audible from inside Black Spire Outpost. A few Batuu inhabitants kept nightsnakes as domesticated animals or for various other purposes. As tokens of bravery, certain individuals possessed nightsnake scales.
In 3 ABY, the scoundrel named Kay Vess acquired a nightsnake scale charm from Shuma, a traveling merchant of the Quarren race.
The nightsnakes were conceived for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which debuted for visitors at Disneyland Park on May 31 of 2019. Although the snakes themselves aren't physically there, recordings of their vocalizations are played in specific zones.
A nightsnake scale was available as a significant charm for players to use in Star Wars Outlaws, the video game of 2024 developed by Massive Entertainment and released by Ubisoft. Within the game, this charm enhanced the blaster damage inflicted by the player after module changes.