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[[Image:Basilisk.gif|300px|thumb|right|''' ''Basiliscus basiliscus'' ''' (Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]]
[[Image:Basilisk.gif|300px|thumb|right|''' ''Basiliscus basiliscus'' ''' (Copyright © RVC)]]
[[Image:Basiliscus_plumifrons.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''' ''Basiliscus plumifrons'' ''']]
[[Image:Basiliscus_plumifrons.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''' ''Basiliscus plumifrons'' ''' <br> Adrian Pingstone 2003, WikiMedia Commons]]
==Introduction==
Four known species of basilisks exist:
Four known species of basilisks exist:
*'''Green (Plumed)''' ''Basiliscus plumifrons''
*'''Green (Plumed)''' ''Basiliscus plumifrons''
They reach sexual maturity within 18-24 months. However, fighting among males may be observed as early as five months and males should be separated at this time. Hatchlings have high calcium requirements.
They reach sexual maturity within 18-24 months. However, fighting among males may be observed as early as five months and males should be separated at this time. Hatchlings have high calcium requirements.
==Literature Search==
[[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=(od:(basilisk)+OR+title:(basilisk)+OR+ab:(basilisk))+AND+(od:(lizards)+OR+title:(lizard)+OR+ab:(lizard)) Basilisk publications]
[[Category:Lizard Species|B]]
[[Category:Lizard Species|B]]
[[Category:Lizard_and_Snake_Glossary]]