BASILISK LIZARD🦎
The Basilisk Lizard of central America, literally, runs over the water on its hind legs to escape from danger, while it is near a river or lake. It does not sink because of its high speed and its fringed toes that spread its weight. A Basilisk has been seen to cross a 400 Metres wide lake without sinking. Should this fail to shake off a predator, it can swim strongly and is also able dive, remaining underwater for long periods, until the danger is past.
Basilisk lizards types:
- plumed basilisk
- brown basilisk
- western basilisk
- Common basilisk
Fun facts:
- Basilisk runs on its back legs on the water.
- Basilisk can only go about 20 feet on the water before they start to sink.
- Basilisk lay between 10 and 20 eggs in a hole in the ground.
- Basilisk are omnivores. they eat fruit, plants, insects and small animals.
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