Basilisks

Basilisks are frightening creatures, that are large snakes with stingers on the end of their tails, crests on their heads, and the ability to keep their torsos off of the ground. Every part of the Basilisk is deadly, especially the breath, smell, and gaze, with the power to kill all animals and plants that come in contact with them. Even the cry of the basilisk is dangerous; it drives anyone who hears it mad. They live in the deserts of Merra. They are able to be roleplayed as.

So far, no connection has been found between Basilisks and basil.