Well, what do you think about it?? Was it meant to be like Nessie, the "Loch Ness Monster"?? Your thoughts??
I think it was kind of like a mythical "water dragon" but not an actual existent species. Probably Jacques' own invention, like the Wearat.
Ah zought it vaz zome giant eel or zummat.
We have a topic featuring Slothunog here (http://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=257.0) already. :)