SCP-307 Carnivorous Ivy - object class keter
Item #: SCP-307
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-307 is to be kept within a 0.5-meter square stainless
steel planter, within a hydroponic growth chamber equipped with remotely operated light
and sprinkler. The sides of the planter are to be equipped with retractable circular blades,
the controls to which must be located outside the containment cell and manned at all times.
The hydroponic chamber is to be kept within a 5 m x 5 m x 3 m room with stainless steel
walls, floor, and ceiling. There are to be no windows in the room - all light will come
from the hydroponic grow light, and any observation of SCP-307 is to be done over a security camera.
The temperature of the room is to be kept at 15°C to discourage seed production.
If entry to SCP-307's room is necessary, it is to be done by remotely operated robots.
Absolutely no living humans are to enter SCP-307's containment cell, following Incident 307 (see
Addendum 2).
If any specimens of SCP-307 are discovered outside the containment cell, they are to
be burned immediately until only ashes remain. Any personnel who touches SCP-307 must also
be burned.
Description: SCP-307 is a creeping vine, similar in appearance to the common English ivy (Hedera
helix), save for the presence of greenish thorns on the stems, and the tendency of the
leaves to exhibit a purple hue. The vine puts down roots approximately every 30.5 cm (12
in). The roots can penetrate any porous material, but not metal. Any part of the plant not connected
to a root system is to be considered dead and safe to examine up close.
SCP-307 appears to be carnivorous, and seems to exhibit some degree of intelligence (see
Document 307-A). When in the presence of a warm-blooded animal (hereafter referred to
as "the victim"), it grows at a startlingly rapid rate in the direction of the animal,
often growing three vines at a time in what appears to be a flanking maneuver. Upon contact,
SCP-307 appears to paralyze the victim, and then liquefy and drain all internal organs,
musculature, and blood. The mechanisms by which it does this are presently unknown;
they have, however, led to researchers calling it "spider ivy".
SCP-307 was first discovered by Agent "Apocalemur" in ████████, ████, where
he witnessed it rapidly growing up the trunk of a tree and consuming a nest of American
robins. Further examination has revealed the prevalence of the plant throughout North America.
It has shown itself to be highly resistant to any attempts at poisoning. This has included
all commercially available herbicides, exposure to allelopathic plants, and formaldehyde.
Except for the sample obtained for study, the plant has been burned wherever it has
been encountered - however, it is very likely that numerous specimens still exist outside
of Foundation control. SCP-307 is only kept alive in the hopes of engineering a biological
agent to use on the wild population.
Document #307-A: Experiment logs
Experiment 1: █/██/████. Tray of mealworms introduced to cell.
Result: SCP showed no signs of movement.
Experiment 2: █/██/████. Chilean rose-hair tarantula introduced.
Result: SCP showed no signs of movement. Did not respond when tarantula climbed onto SCP.
Experiment 3: █/██/████. Live mouse introduced to cell.
Result: SCP immediately began to grow in the direction of the mouse. One vine extended
directly towards it, while two more grew around and in front of it, effectively surrounding
the mouse. Mouse immediately became rigid and stopped moving upon contact with SCP-307.
Behavior continued for 26 seconds before mouse fell on its side, obviously dead. Vines outside
the planter were severed, allowing D-class personnel to collect mouse. Upon retrieval,
mouse was noted to appear to be lacking any anatomic structure beside skin and bones.
Mouse was taken for further examination.
When mouse was dissected, researchers noted a complete absence of blood, internal organs,
and musculature. All interior structures were instead replaced with a system of roots, which
researchers traced back to the mouse's skull. A single seed was found inside the mouse's
otherwise empty brain cavity. Mouse was subsequently burned.
Experiment 4: █/██/████. Jar containing 130 aphids introduced. Additional
camera added for closeup viewing.
Result: Aphids proceeded to attach themselves to SCP-307 and feed. SCP-307 did not respond
in any visible manner. All aphids were dead within five (5) minutes of first feeding.
Potential for use as insecticide noted.
Addendum 1: Notes of interest taken by Agent Apocalemur during observation of SCP-307
…The energy necessary to facilitate such a rapid growth rate would be astronomical,
yet SCP-307 seems able to "pursue" prey regardless of available light or time since it last fed…
…The behavior exhibited by SCP-307 during Incident 307 would suggest the presence of
some kind of botanical muscle. Examination of severed vines has revealed no structure
that could conceivably serve this purpose…
Addendum 2: In light of Incident 307, SCP-307 has been upgraded to Keter class. Appropriate
adjustments to containment protocol have been made. See Incident Report 307 for more details.
SCP involved: SCP-307 Date: ██/██/████
Location: Bio-Research Area ██
Description: Incident log as compiled by Agent "Apocalemur", agent in charge of containment
and research on SCP-307
The following is a description of security camera footage from SCP-307's containment
cell on the morning of ██ ███████, 20██
8:01:01 am: Closeup observation camera in SCP-307's hydroponic chamber goes offline.
8:12:19 am: Personnel D-104 and D-127 enter SCP-307's containment cell to repair camera.
8:13:02 am: D-104 begins transfer of SCP-307 to secure lockbox as per protocol.
8:13:42 am: D-104 places SCP-307 in secure lockbox.
8:13:44 am: D-104 freezes in place.
8:13:47 am: D-127 is heard to inquire as to D-104's well-being.
8:13:50 am: D-127 begins fumbling with his flamethrower, seemingly in a state of panic.
8:13:51 am: A vine from SCP-307 (Vine A) is seen to grow in D-127's direction.
8:13:55 am: Personnel ████████ activates security saws in SCP-307's planter. Vine appears
unaffected.
8:14:00 am: The gas line of D-127's flamethrower is severed by one of SCP-307's thorns.
8:14:02 am: D-127 flees the room in panic. SCP-307 does not attempt to pursue.
8:14:15 am: D-104 falls over, limp. Presumed dead at this point. A second vine (Vine B)
is visible hanging over the edge of the lockbox.
8:14:21 am: Vines begin to grow in the direction of the door to the holding cell.
8:14:24 am: Emergency saws are again activated. Vine B is severed; Vine A is not.
8:14:30 am: Vine A begins growing in direction of Security Camera 1
8:14:51 am: Security Camera 1 goes offline. Security Camera 2 remains online.
8:15:33 am: Three D-class personnel enter containment cell.
8:15:36 am: Vine A assumes position similar to defensive posture of a cobra.
8:15:41 am: Unidentified D-class personnel sets fire to Vine A.
8:15:43 am: Emergency saws are activated again. Vine A is severed.
8:15:46 am: Same D-class personnel manages to close lockbox. Other two remove D-104's
body.
8:30:02 am: Autopsy begins on D-104.
Autopsy results revealed Vine B had entered a small hole next to the face plate on Personnel
D-104's insulating body suit. Personnel's body was found to be in a state similar to
that of the mouse described in Document 307-A. No internal structure aside from skeleton
could be found, replaced by an elaborate network of roots, all connected to a seed located
in D-104's skull. A pair of shoots had begun to sprout in the direction of the eye sockets.
D-104 was summarily incinerated.