Bushland Basilisk
The most common of the basilisks are the bushland basilisks, who turn their green coloring into a huge advantage. Dwelling in leafy and overgrown terrain, they can be near impossible to spot even for a veteran hunters and they are effective predators as a result. Even outside of stealth, they can be surprisingly charming, luring the desired prey into range of their natural weapons.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Bushland basilisks have a saurian appearance. They are octopeds, walking on four pairs of legs, which combined with their broad body gives them a very stable stance. They are covered in thick, green scales.
Genetics and Reproduction
Mating is very much done the traditional basilisk way. Once pregnant, the female will typically select dense shrubland or a very bushy area of the forest to construct a nest to lay her eggs in. Gestation is otherwise as typical for basilisks.
Growth Rate & Stages
Growth rate is typical for basilisks.
Ecology and Habitats
While found in the same climates as many other basilisk species, bushland basilisks prefer areas of dense vegetation, the better to utilize their natural camouflage.
Dietary Needs and Habits
As most basilisks, they are carnivores. They lean towards consuming herbivorous species, less out of preference and more because said species are often attracted to the overgrown areas bushland basilisks prefers to dwell in. They are fond of constructing simple snares around their territory, giving them a chance to capture prey while they themselves are elsewhere.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Solitary outside of dedicated mates, who may share a territory of dense vegetation, and their families.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Bushland basilisks are found in many spheres and a very adaptable. They are in fact by far the most common basilisk species.
Average Intelligence
Bushland basilisks seem to have more of an devious streak than their fellows, tuned toward the creation of traps and snares. Materials are usually primitive, but they remain effective.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Bushland basilisks retain the capacity to see in the dark, courtesy of their mist enhanced eyes.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Bushland basilisks naming traditions do not stray from traditional basilisks names.
Courtship Ideals
Being largely solitary beings, basilisks interested in a mate often has to put in the effort. First they have to locate another basilisk's territory, which in of itself can be difficult, and then advertise their interests. Common ways to do that is gifts of food, soaked in the basilisk's own venom. This substance carries a unique scent for each basilisk, so it serves well as a calling card. If interest is reciprocated by the other basilisk, they'll usually leave a gift of their own. This can continue as long as they feel like being coy.
Relationship Ideals
The ideal relationship is that outside of couple specific activities, neither will get in the way of the other.
Average Technological Level
Bushland basilisks have come up with a number of trap designs that use only naturally available materials, which they often pass on to their children. Some of these trap designs have been adapted, altered and passed on for several generations and a fiendishly effective.
Scientific Name
Viridis Lapis Lacerti
Origin/Ancestry
Lifespan
120-140 years
Average Height
0.9 - 1.2 meters
Average Weight
425-480 kilo
Average Length
1.9-2.2
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