Juvenile Brown Basilisk

Species: Brown Basilisk Scientific Name: Basiliscus vittatusOrigin: Mexico and Central America. They thrive on the edges of tropical forests and typically live close to water. In places like Guatemala, they are very widespread. Some feral populations have even started popping up in Florida.Lifespan: 7-8 YearsSize: 24 inches in length for adult males, with females being several inches smaller.Enclosure Type: The best kind of enclosure for a brown basilisk is a standard vivarium. You can keep them in a tank-style enclosure, but vivariums with front-facing doors and plenty of ventilation are ideal.Enclosure Size: 48”x 24”x 36”Substrate: Coarse bark woodchip or a chemical free soil and moss mixDécor: Hardwood decorations. Large climbing branches and grapevines are always a good choice. These lizards will take full advantage of any climbing surface. Add a few tall and trailing plants as well. The plants should be able to provide some solace away from the light whenever the basilisk needs to