Common basilisks begin breeding in March of every year. Breeding in March, egg-laying in following ten months.

How do basilisk lizards reproduce?

At the Smithsonian's National Zoo, green crested basilisks are fed insects and earthworms. Pregnant females become plump one to two weeks after breeding. During the third week, they normally begin looking for a site to lay between 15 and 17 eggs. The female will burrow to lay her eggs.

What is the gestation period of a basilisk egg?

Plumed basilisk eggs can be incubated at temperatures between 84 degrees to 88 degrees, much like colubrid eggs, and should hatch after 60 to 90 days.