Snaptail reed

A snaptail reed is a consumable item in Fallout 76.

Gameplay
The stalk of a snaptail plant that has been harvested. They can be consumed raw to satisfy a small amount of hunger with a medium dose of radiation. In addition, by consuming them, one has a chance for disease or they can be cooked for additional benefits. They are an essential component of sugar.

Blast zone
When affected by a blast zone, snaptail reeds turn into Crackletail that yields raw violet flux when harvested.

Locations

 * Along the river west of Billings homestead.
 * In the stream behind the Flatwoods Church.
 * Many can be found northeast of Landview Lighthouse by following the river past the Gorge junkyard.
 * Six in the small pond south of Marigold Pavilion.
 * Several snaptails can be found at Ohio River Adventures.
 * East of Sunshine Meadows industrial farm in the dried-out riverbed.