Giggi

Giggi are the small leech-like larvae of the Gigginox.

Spawning from large, organic globules (egg cases) in dark caves, they exhibit unique behavior. When the torch is drawn, they retreat in fear; however, when the torch is extinguished, they slowly follow hunters and latch onto them, constantly draining "blood", doing damage similar to the poison effect, and must be "shaken" off. If a Giggi sucks a significant amount of health off the victim, it will be able to do a poison spit. Many hunters find that Giggis are a pain when gathering resources or fighting other monsters. Giggi is able to fight, while Khezu Whelps live inside a carcass until old/big enough, suggesting the Khezu being weaker. Giggi has slimy, near-transluscent skin with visible veins, similar to the Khezu, although Gigginox has a rough, dry skin.