Basilisk Coloring Page

Joan Agie
Sep 16, 2022 By Joan Agie
Originally Published on Nov 27, 2020
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Kids will love these free printable basilisk coloring pages. Basilisks are also known as Basiliscus basiliscus are a species of lizards that belong to the family ‘Corytophanidae’.

Certain facts related to a basilisk are that they are large with a high crest in the shape of a fin along its back.


Common basilisk lizards are said to be an expert at climbing and swimming. Basilisk lizards have been given the nickname ‘Jesus Christ Lizard’ or ‘Jesus Lizard’ because of their ability to run across the water when fleeing from predators.

These lizards can even stay underwater for 30 minutes and can run at a speed of 24.1 km/h on land. In captivity, the average lifespan of a Basilisk lizard is seven years but very less in the wild due to predators.

Basilisk lizards can grow to a total length of 76 cm.

They have large feet with fringes that are scaled on the sides of their third, fourth and fifth toes. This helpful sheet can be used to help kids with their coloring skills and also learn some facts about basilisks.

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