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When: November 29, 2020
Where: Reptielenhuis De Aarde Breda, The Netherlands
Enjoying that spray 
The keepers go in daily to spray the terrarium to keep it humid, and the animals get some spray too.
Species: Green or Plumed Basilisk, or Jesus Christ Lizard (Kroonbasilisk)
Latin name: Basiliscus Plumifrons
Originates from eastern Honduras, through Nicaragua and Costa Rica, to western Panama.
Current status: Least Concern
Did you know:
…The Green Basilisk was named after the legendary Reptilian creature of European mythology, which could turn a man to stone by its gaze.
…It is the largest Basilisk species; males sport three crests – one on their head, one on their back, and one on their tail – while the females only sport a crest on their head.
…They fare well in and on water – they are good swimmers and can stay unde water for up to an hour. They are also able to run across water, using only their hind feet and tail, though only for short distances.
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