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03-20-2013, 02:54 PM
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Basilisk Lizard
This lizard's unique means of escaping predators involves literally walking on water. It is capable of moving in this fashion at an impressive speed of five feet per second. Humans would need to drive their legs back and forth at 65 miles per hour in order to accomplish such a feat - a muscular exertion 15 times greater than we are capable of. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_basilisk  ·  ·  · |
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03-20-2013, 02:55 PM
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Re: Basilisk Lizard
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03-20-2013, 09:41 PM
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Re: Basilisk Lizard
One of my favourite lizards, basilisks are amazing creatures. I'd love to have some of my own, but haven't got the space unfortunately. They make great pets if you have plenty of room to accommodate their needs. They need A LOT of space to run around.
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03-22-2013, 01:49 PM
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Re: Basilisk Lizard
Brilliant  Funny, I've been killing basilisks in my Final Fantasy games - didn't realise they were an actual species so thanks for the education  |
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03-24-2013, 07:22 AM
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Re: Basilisk Lizard
I use to have a pair as pets, cost $150 for both. Lovely exotic animals but you need a really big tank with special lighting and diet, which will add at least a few hundred more dollars in costs.
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