Basilisk

Basic Information

Anatomy

It looks like a small snake with a light spot in the shape of a royal crown on the head and a shining body. Its gaze can break stones, burn plants and kill or petrify people. Its venom is lethal too as it's able to dissolve flesh and bones.

Biological Traits

Males are shorter than females but they are more lethal. Contrary to females, they also have a hood, just like cobras.

Ecology and Habitats

This is a tropical species which lives in the jungle, the mangrove and the savanah.

Lifespan

20 – 30 years

Average Weight

200 – 325 g

Average Length

30 – 40 cm

Geographic Distribution

• Skòweryn