Basilisks

Basilisks are large carnivorous reptiles native to eastern Ashar and Ossea. Basilisks are known for their ability to petrify anything that peers into their eyes, as well as their deadly venom. Basilisks are the largest lizards in the world, and are apex predators in their natural environment.
While Basilisk populations have recently been dwindling due to hunting for their scales, their populations have always been low due to their large territories and predatory instincts. The estimated population of Basilisks is four thousand to six thousand.
The Basilisk is the symbol of the Free City of Reshevec.
== Environment ==
Basilisk range from the Dreadlands in eastern Ashar to the swamps and jungles of eastern Ossea. Their habitat primarily consists of swamps, jungles and other tropical environments. Basilisks are apex predators, meaning that they have no natural predators.
Basilisk's diets consist of small to medium mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians, although they have been known to prey upon humanoids and other large predators.
== Biology ==
Basilisks ressemble other large lizards in size and shape. Basilisks are covered in dry, hardened scales that range in color from brown, to green, to dark yellow.  Basilisks have four short legs, which makes them slow moving, as well as a long tail. Basilisks have large heads and mouths which contain a long tongue and venomous fangs. Basilisks heads are adorned with different external body parts depending on the species, which range from crowns, horns, fins and frills. Most notable among Basilisks is their eyes, which are solid marble. Their eyes can petrify anything that stares into them. Male Basilisks also have large red or green sacs under their chins which they can bloat for mating rituals. While Basilisk sizes vary from species to species, they generally range in size from four to six feet long, three to five feet wide, and three to four feet tall.
Basilisks are solitary predators. When two females or two males meet, it leads to conflict and territorial disputes, which often result in the larger Basilisk devouring the lesser one. When a female and male Basilisk meet, they begin a complex mating ritual which involves the male's bloating sacs. 
Basilisks are cold blooded and diurnal.