Lizards on Herpeton Academy

Basiliscus plumifrons

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🔤 Taxonomy

Basiliscus plumifrons is the accepted scientific name for the Green basilisk covered here. Use this Latin name when comparing labels, origin documents, and close relatives, because trade names can overlap.

English common names used in the hobby:

Green basilisk

German common names used in the hobby:

Stirnlappenbasilisk

📌 Description

Basiliscus plumifrons is a non-venomous lizard with care needs shaped by its natural habitat: warm, humid forest edges, riverbanks, and branches above water. Adults are usually around 70-90 cm total length, and a realistic captive lifespan is 8-12 years when housing, diet, and veterinary care are handled well.

Green Iguana

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🔤 Taxonomy

Iguana iguana is the currently accepted scientific name. In trade, use the Latin name when checking animals, locality labels, invoices, and legal documents, because common names can overlap between related species.

English common names used in the hobby:

Green Iguana

📌 Description

The green iguana (Iguana iguana) is a large, demanding lizard kept by specialist reptile keepers. Adults usually reach 1.2-1.8 m total length, with exceptional males larger and may live 15-20+ years with stable long-term care.

Ocellated Lizard

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

🔤 Taxonomy

Timon lepidus is the currently accepted scientific name. In older books, conservation documents, and some trade listings it is often found as Lacerta lepida.

Older names and combinations associated with the species include:

Lacerta lepida
Lacerta ocellata

English common names used in the hobby:

Ocellated lizard
Jeweled lacerta
Jewelled lizard

German common names used in the hobby: