The fact that this immunity is defined in the Bestiary entry for the cockatrice and basilisk rather than the weasel entry makes this an interesting question. The fact that the immunity is in the Ecology section rather than the rules for the ability makes it an even more interesting question.
I'd say yes, but a GM might rule otherwise. For that matter, not that it's relevant to a general rules discussion, but does PFS honor the rare ecology text that with direct rules implications? I mean, apart from the terrain entry.
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The fact that this immunity is defined in the Bestiary entry for the cockatrice and basilisk rather than the weasel entry makes this an interesting question. The fact that the immunity is in the Ecology section rather than the rules for the ability makes it an even more interesting question.
I'd say yes, but a GM might rule otherwise. For that matter, not that it's relevant to a general rules discussion, but does PFS honor the rare ecology text that with direct rules implications? I mean, apart from the terrain entry.
Along the same thread, is a druid who wild shaped into a weasel, immune to a cockatrice's gaze?
"the cockatrice's strange ability to turn other creatures to stone is the creature's greatest defense, and a cockatrice lair is invariably littered with petrified remnants of foes. In an ironic twist of fate, however, weasels and ferrets—the creatures most likely to slip into cockatrices' nests and consume their eggs—appear to be completely immune to the effect."
Personally at my table, I'd say yes. Having the familiar possibly become the star of the encounter would be a nice play dynamic. And if a druid player knew enough monster ecology to take advantage of that little known fact, then more power to him.
I would rule no for the druid, as a druid using wild shape does not actually change into the creature whose form is assumed. The druid's type does not change to animal or elemental, and only a subset of the form's abilities (mostly related to natural attacks and movement) are gained, often at lesser effect. Again, though, it's fine for another GM to rule differently.
Weasals are the best! They are the only ones I have ever seen make it through a prismatic wall.... the weasal was on fire, in acid, electrocuted, turned to stone, and beaned the caster on the other side interrupting her spell.
How did the weasel escape petrification from the spell? As far as I know they're only immune to petrification from the two creatures mentioned, not other effects. GM fiat?
They "appear" to be completely immune to the effect. I'd rule Fluffy is petrified.