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Plumed Basilisk
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Plumed Basilisk

Place of Origin and Range Its natural distribution ranges from eastern Honduras, through Nicaragua and Costa Rica, to western Panama.
Description Plumed basilisks are bright green with small bluish spots along the dorsal ridge. Males have three crests: one on the head, one on their back, and one on the tail. The females, however, only have one crest, on the head.
Morph Patterns Available Yes
Adult Size Can grow up to 24 in (60cm)
Accommodation Temperatures of 79 °F (26 °C) to 95 °F (35 °C) and must have appropriate sources of UVB and UVA lighting, or else their bodies cannot produce vitamin D that promotes calcium absorption, which can result in a metabolic bone disease that can be fatal. A large enclosure and access to fresh water. 6 f x 6 f x 30 inches.
Lifespan Can live 13+ years
Feeding / Diet Plumed Basilisks are omnivorous and eat insects, small mammals (such as rodents), smaller species of lizards, fruits and flowers. Their predators include birds of prey, opossums and snakes.
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