Is this lizard available in the trade? If so I would love to have a few...
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Common Basilisk(Basiliscus basiliscus)
DarkHelmet
Mar 31, 2006 11:15 PM
Replies (5)
otis07
Apr 01, 2006 04:35 PM
yes, it is, but do lots of reaserch before you get one, keep in mind they get 3 feet and need at least a 100 gallon tank, their total cost with supplies can be upwards of 500.00, they also need UVB/UVA light. didn't know if you knew this, you wern't very specific in your post.
ingo
Apr 02, 2006 01:00 PM
100g? No way. 400g are about the absolute minimum for adults.
Search the forrum for my basilisk care sheet for more details.
Ingo
DarkHelmet
Apr 02, 2006 11:06 PM
I'm sorry, I should have specified my info. I already keep basilisks and I know their requirements. My question was specifically aimed at Basiliscus basiliscus, if it was available in the trade.
Ingo
Apr 03, 2006 12:40 AM
They are rarely imported. But have a close eye on vittatus imports from Costa Rica. Sometimes you find single mislabelled specimens of basuiliscus among them.
Good luck
Ingo
DarkHelmet
Apr 13, 2006 09:44 PM
I heard that importation of herps out of Central America was shut down. Have you heard of this, Ingo?
