{"id":7,"date":"2021-03-12T09:53:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T09:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/?p=7"},"modified":"2022-07-21T15:40:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T15:40:15","slug":"what-does-the-common-basilisk-lizard-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/what-does-the-common-basilisk-lizard-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Is The Common Basilisk Endangered? (Will They Survive?)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are researching the Common Basilisk or you are interested in one to have at home you may be wondering if they endangered in any way…<\/p>\n

Is The Common Basilisk Endangered?<\/h2>\n

The Common Basilisk is not endangered or extinct. However, their natural habitat is under constant threat and destruction, which is located in tropical regions. These threats do impact their numbers and could, in theory, threaten their status in the future if it is not corrected.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, now you know. But, do these lizards bite? Can you even own one in your own home? What food do they eat? Keep reading for these answers, and much more…<\/p>\n\n

Can you own a basilisk lizard?<\/h2>\n
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A common basilisk eating a leaf.<\/p><\/div>\n

You can own these lizards but they are not ideal for handling like other domesticated lizards. They are best to have and be viewed not picked up and cuddled. Also, out of the different variants of the Basilisk, the green Basilisk is the best-known one for domestication.<\/p>\n

If you are a rue lizard lover that wants to play with it all the time this is not the one for you. This may be the reason it is not as popular as a Bearded Dragon<\/a>, or Leopard Gecko<\/a>, for example.<\/p>\n

What are the predators of the basilisk lizard?<\/h2>\n

The Common Basilisk has several predators. For example, other bigger reptiles or birds. However, it has a few methods to avoid these predators. These tricks include hiding behind leaves or even staying very still to fall under their predator’s radar.<\/p>\n

Regarding staying still. This may sound like a weird way of getting away from a hungry predator. But, their predators respond to movement. So, if they can remain very still they stand a chance of avoid being attacked by them.<\/p>\n

Do basilisk lizards bite?<\/h2>\n

Basilisk lizards do bite. And, unfortunately, their bites are quite vicious. They have the ability to bite down hard and apply more pressure if you try to get them off. This is another reason why it is not a good idea to handle these lizards.<\/p>\n

Are basilisks aggressive?<\/h2>\n

These Basilisk lizards are quite aggressive. In particular the female striped or even green variations get aggressive over food. So, some caution is needed if you have any of these types\/sexes.<\/p>\n

What does the Common Basilisk Lizard Eat?<\/h2>\n

They will eat almost anything they can find including insects, such as crickets. Fish, frogs, snakes, and even birds. Hence the reason I said they will eat almost anything. This is also the same as their baby lizards<\/a>, although they have a smaller appetite, due to their size.<\/p>\n