The Creature is a sativa-dominant cannabis strain from Oklahoma breeder Beleaf Cannabis, known for a nectarine, peach and tropical floral nose with a gassy back end. Its parents have never been published; the breeder says the lineage is mostly unknown and that it came out of a large seed hunt. Leafly lists it at about 25% THC, and people describe a racy, energetic high with a relaxed body.
The Creature Strain at a Glance
| Type | Sativa-dominant (Leafly lists about 75% sativa; SeedFinder lists it as sativa) |
|---|---|
| Breeder / origin | Beleaf Cannabis (Oklahoma); parents undisclosed |
| THC | Around 25% (typical lab range) |
| Dominant terpenes | Myrcene |
| Aroma and flavor | nectarine, peach, tropical fruit, floral, gas, citrus, sweet, stone fruit |
| Reported effects | euphoric, energetic, creative, happy |
| Best for | daytime use, creative projects, hash and rosin makers |
| Flowering time | About 105 days indoors (breeder) |
Where The Creature Comes From
The Creature comes from Beleaf Cannabis, an Oklahoma cultivator and breeder. The breeder’s SeedFinder listing calls it a “Love Seed” that turned up in a pheno hunt of more than 1,800 seeds, with about 1,200 females taken to finish. The parents are listed only as unknown sativa genetics, and the breeder says the lineage is unknown for the most part. Leafly also lists its parents as unknown. Any page that names specific parents is going beyond what the breeder has published.
The strain matters most as breeding stock. SeedFinder records Beleaf’s Chimera line as The Creature crossed with White Truffle, and Leafly lists Chimera among its offspring. Chimera selections in turn went into Tricho Jordan, another Beleaf release, which makes The Creature a grandparent of that strain. Leafly also notes that some phenotypes return unusually high amounts of resin, which has made it popular with hash makers.
The Creature Effects: What It Feels Like
Beleaf describes the high as racy in the head with a body that feels relaxed but still energetic. Leafly’s write-up uses the words euphoric, creative and energetic, and its small pool of reader reports adds happy and hungry. That points to a strain built for daytime and active sessions rather than winding down.
User data is thin, so treat these descriptions as a starting point. At 25% THC or more, a racy sativa can tip into restlessness for people sensitive to that kind of high. Start with a small amount, especially with concentrates made from it.
The Creature Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The breeder’s notes describe nectarine, peach and tropical floral tones over a plastic-like gas finish, and say the flavor carries into concentrates. Leafly lists citrus, sweet and floral flavors and also mentions a nail salon note, which lines up with that chemical edge on the back end.
Leafly names myrcene as the dominant terpene. No published breakdown of the secondary terpenes was found, so the fruit and floral character cannot be pinned to specific compounds yet.
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use The Creature
No reviewer reports of side effects were found in the sources checked. Based on the breeder’s description of a racy high, people prone to anxious or jittery reactions should go slowly, and the usual dry mouth and dry eyes apply.
With The Creature, as with any strain, a smaller dose usually avoids anxiety or grogginess. Our cannabis safety guide covers what to do if you take too much.
Do People Use The Creature for Medical Reasons?
The breeder says medical use is largely unknown because the strain is new. Leafly’s tiny sample of reader reports mentions anxiety and arthritis, and its write-up says people choose it during fatigue, stress and low mood. These are a handful of personal reports, not evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing The Creature
- Flowering: About 105 days indoors (breeder)
- Environment: Indoor
SeedFinder’s breeder listing gives a long flowering time of about 105 days indoors and says it is sold as feminized seed only. The breeder notes strong genetic foxtailing that is not caused by heat, and a high ratio of trichomes to plant material. During the original hunt, power outages in flower caused light stress and some plants turned hermaphrodite, so stable light schedules matter. A 15-week flower would run deep into fall outdoors, which in a wet Pacific Northwest autumn means real bud-rot risk.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like The Creature
- Tricho Jordan: a Beleaf grandchild through the Chimera line
- Tangie: a bright citrus sativa
- Durban Poison: a classic energetic sativa
- Super Lemon Haze: a racy, fruity daytime strain
- Jack Herer: a clear-headed sativa for daytime
Browse more sativa strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Sativa Strains to Explore
Titan Express · Trainwreck · Triangle Mints · Thai-Tanic · Thai · Tangie · All sativa strains
Where to Buy The Creature
Dispensary menus change every week, and The Creature may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Sacramento, browse Sacramento dispensaries and check the menus at stores like The Sanctuary and Embarc Sacramento. In Ann Arbor, browse Ann Arbor dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Bloom City Club and Jars Cannabis. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
The Creature FAQ
Is The Creature indica or sativa?
It is sativa-dominant. Leafly lists it at about 75% sativa, and the breeder’s SeedFinder listing calls it a sativa.
What is The Creature a cross of?
Nobody has published its parents. Beleaf Cannabis says the lineage is mostly unknown and that it came from a pheno hunt of more than 1,800 seeds.
Who bred The Creature?
Beleaf Cannabis, a breeder and cultivator based in Oklahoma.
How strong is The Creature?
Leafly lists it at about 25% THC, which is well above average.
What does The Creature taste like?
Nectarine, peach and tropical floral notes with a gassy, slightly chemical finish.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
