basilisk

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Even though numerous other animals do it—from fishing spiders to basilisk lizards—a caterpillar’s half-dozen feet and other protrusions seem better suited to inching up tree branches.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 23, 2021

The catoblepas and, more famously, the basilisk, both described by Pliny the Elder, could kill with the single glance.

From Scientific American • Dec. 29, 2020

Mr. Musk laughed, agreeing, “Rococo basilisk is no joke!”

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2020

The shelter is temporarily housing some of the animals, including 45 birds, 49 rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, a chinchilla and a brown basilisk.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2017

A basilisk didn’t look like much - just an arm-length serpent with yellow eyes and a white frill collar - but it moved fast and could kill anything it touched.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan