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Brown Basilisk
Care Sheet |
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| Description: |
The Brown Basilisk is one of few lizards
that have the ability to run on top of water. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Basiliscus vittatus |
| Average Size: |
28 to 32 inches |
| Origin: |
Central America |
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Feeding |
Since the Brown Basilisk is an omnivore they will
need a combination of meat and plants. Using a variety
of vegetables to make up the plant part is the best
idea. Fruits can also be used but only in small quantities.
For the meat you can use many different insects such
as crickets, mealworms and waxworms in addition to baby
mice and even goldfish. Their food should have a good
multivitamin supplement that includes calcium dusted
on it.
Brown Basilisks are known for bathing in their water
so they will need a relatively large water dish. Of
course the water will need to be replaced daily as it
will get dirty quickly. |
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Habitat |
| Lighting: |
Like most lizards the Brown Basilisk will need
a full-spectrum fluorescent light in their habitat
to provide them with UVB rays. If the light puts
off enough heat it can also be used to provide a
basking spot. |
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| Physical Design: |
In the wild the Brown Basilisk spends much of
its time up in the trees so in captivity it will
also require plenty of areas to climb on. They also
like to hide behind plants and leaves so take this
into account as well. |
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| Size: |
An appropriate size for a full grown Brown Basilisk
is approximately 50 to 60 gallons. |
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| Temperature: |
84 to 88 degrees F is the optimal daytime temperature
for Brown Basilisks. At night the temperature should
drop to about 75 degrees F. |
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