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There are two answers to this question - yes and no.
No it was a myth
The Basilisk was a mythical creature - a cocatrice and considered King of the Serpent world. It left scorched ground wherever it went and in some legends, it could turn a person to stone by gazing at someone. It was said to be part rooster, snake and lion.
The mythical basilisk never existed.
Yes they live in South America
There is a type of lizard called the Plumed Basilisk. It lives in a wide area from Mexico all the way to Ecuador. This green beauty is plentiful.
This question goes under the Harry Potter catagory as well so I'll include an answer relevent to that:-
No, the Basilisk was stabbed through the head by the sword of Godric Gryffindor and then died.
What else can I help you with?
What are the basilisk's senses?
The basilisk was able to see Harry until Faux blinded it. After that, Tom Riddle pointed out that it could still smell him.
Are basilisk lizard extinct?
No they are still alive. They live in South America
What is the German word for basilisk?
The German word for basilisk is Basilisk.
Why are basilisks endangered?
The last known living basilisk was killed in 1996 by Harry James Potter.
What did Fawkes do to the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets?
he blinded the basilisk
What is the weight of a basilisk?
A basilisk weighs depending on the age and size.
Is a basilisk an amphibian?
No, the basilisk being a lizard is a reptile.
When was Plumed basilisk created?
Plumed basilisk was created in 1876.
When was Basilisk - manga - created?
Basilisk - manga - was created in 2005.
When was Basilisk - comics - created?
Basilisk - comics - was created in 1973.
What is the ISBN of Song for the Basilisk?
The ISBN of Song for the Basilisk is 0441004474.
What is the population of Basilisk Games?
Basilisk Games's population is 1.
