The Common Basilisk, Basiliscus basiliscus, is named for the ancient mythical basilisk that could kill with its look or its breath. According to myth

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The Common Basilisk, Basiliscus basiliscus, is named for the ancient mythical basilisk that could kill with its look or its breath. According to mythology, it was a cross between a frog, a snake, and a rooster.

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Location: Costa Rica
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