They run very fast on the water, so they don't sink. If you slap your hand down really hard in the pool, it hurts. This is because the water is hard if you hit it hard.
So when the lizard runs, its like his feet slap the water and make it hard, and before it turns soft again he moves his foot.
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The Basilisk Lizard actually lifts his feet from its toes first to help in run on water and moves fast.
The basilisk lizard (Corytophanidae) uses its tongue and can grab prey in its jaws. The lizards feed on insects, flowers, and smaller vertebrates such as small snakes, birds, and fish.
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fast enough to run on water without sinking.
No, Basilisk Lizards are not dangerous to humans. They are primarily shy and non-aggressive animals that are known for their ability to run on water to escape predators. It is best to observe them from a distance to prevent any stress to the lizard.
Basilisk lizards, also known as Jesus lizards due to their ability to run on water, are found in the rainforests of Central and South America. They are primarily found in countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. These lizards are known for their unique ability to escape predators by running across water on their hind legs.
a basilisk lizard
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Not sure, but it can run on water.
The enemies or predators of basilisk lizards include large reptiles, birds, and some mammals. To avoid them, the lizards hide under the leaves and does not move until the predators flee.
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Yes, the basilisk is a carnivore, because if the victim has not been frozen, the basilisk will kill it with poison, then eat.ANS2:Basilisk lizards (the real ones, not the mythological ones) are also carnivorous but they don't poison or freeze their prey.
Up to 7 oz.