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A Basilisk is a mythical reptile known for its deadly gaze. Use this tag together with [harry-potter] when asking about J.K. Rowling's fictional Basilisk in her Harry Potter books.

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How did the basilisk decay so fast?

In the books, rats are mentioned explicitly - and even if the basilisk preyed upon them, it doesn't any more after its death. … Even assuming there are no bugs (or larger animals), the microfauna of the basilisk itself is well capable of destroying it from the inside. …
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