{"product_id":"green-basilisk","title":"Green Basilisk","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eGreen Basilisk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eBasiliscus plumifrons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Basilisk, Plumed Basilisk, Jesus Lizard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"288\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"372\"\u003e24–30 inches (60–76 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e in total length, with males often significantly larger and adorned with full crests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Basilisks are bright emerald-green lizards with varying blue or turquoise speckling, giving them a striking, jewel-toned look. Males have three distinct crests along the head, back, and tail, while females retain a streamlined profile with smaller or absent crests. They are built for speed and agility, with long hind legs, lightweight bodies, and impressive balance. Their ability to run across water is due to specialized elongated toes and powerful hindlimb movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Central America, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eHonduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, heavily vegetated riverbanks, and humid riparian zones. They prefer areas with abundant climbing opportunities and quick escape routes into water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Basilisks are diurnal, extremely fast, and visually oriented. They frequently perch on branches above water, diving or sprinting away when startled. They are omnivorous, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, aquatic prey, fruits, and flowers. Males are territorial and use crest-flaring, dewlap extension, and head-bobbing as dominance signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a large, vertically oriented enclosure at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e48 inches × 24 inches × 36 inches (120 × 60 × 90 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a single basilisk. Furnish the space with thick branches, vertical and horizontal perches, bamboo, cork rounds, and dense foliage. Include a sizeable water basin or shallow pool, as many individuals enjoy soaking and may enter the water when startled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eBasking area: 95–100°F (35–38°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eAmbient temperature: 80–88°F (27–31°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eNight temperatures: 72–75°F (22–24°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eMaintain humidity between \u003cstrong data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e, achieved with daily misting and moderate enclosure airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide strong full-spectrum lighting with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003ehigh UVB (10–12%)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Intense lighting supports their basking behaviour, metabolic needs, and colour vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer a varied omnivorous diet including roaches, crickets, black soldier fly larvae, silkworms, mealworms, small fish, pinky mice (sparingly), chopped fruits, and leafy greens. Juveniles require daily feeding; adults can be fed every 1–2 days. Provide calcium supplements frequently and multivitamins weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Basilisks are active, alert, and best housed as display animals. They can be shy or skittish and rarely tolerate regular handling. With a large enclosure, dense plant cover, and access to water, they show natural behaviours such as basking, sprinting, leaping, and diving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003e• Large enclosures are essential for physical and mental well-being.\u003cbr data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003e• Provide a secure water feature for soaking and natural behaviour.\u003cbr data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003e• Avoid frequent handling due to their high stress response.\u003cbr data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003e• Ensure the enclosure is fully secured—they are extremely fast and agile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3407\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eTaxonomy Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eThe Green Basilisk belongs to the family Corytophanidae, known for crested, visually oriented species adapted to arboreal and semi-aquatic lifestyles. \u003cem data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3602\"\u003eBasiliscus plumifrons\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most iconic members of the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3655\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3674\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3956\"\u003eThere are no recognized morphs for the Green Basilisk. 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