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Western basilisk, San Cipriano Reserve, Colombia This Western basilisk was held by our herping guide Alejo. Unlike frogs, they are very much not cooperative and will attempt to bite. Basiliscus galeritus,Colombia,Colombia 2022,Geotagged,San Cipriano Reserve,South America,Summer,Western basilisk,World

Western basilisk, San Cipriano Reserve, Colombia

This Western basilisk was held by our herping guide Alejo. Unlike frogs, they are very much not cooperative and will attempt to bite.

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Christine Young

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Looks feisty and also super cute! Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  They are hilarious. Alejo sometimes gave them a stick to chew on, like a dog. From the perspective of the animal it's stressful though, I prefer the touchless experience. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    Even though I am a toucher, I agree. Posted 2 years ago

Ernst

Lion

Beautiful ,but if looks could kill. Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  They're very snappy hehe. Posted 2 years ago

Alexander Hassmueller

Lion

Great shot. Funny looking guy! Posted 2 years ago

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The Western basilisk

The western basilisk, or red-headed basilisk, is a large species of corytophanid lizard from northwestern South America.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Ferdy Christant

By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 6, 2023. Captured Sep 15, 2022 21:26 in R4R2+4Q Calima, Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

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NIKON D850
f/16.0
1/60s
ISO800
105mm

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