A Basilisk egg was, as its name suggests, the egg of a Basilisk.[2]
Overview[]
A Basilisk Egg
A Basilisk's egg was actually a chicken egg hatched under a toad, thus breeding the deadly King of Serpents.[2] This method was first discovered by Herpo the Foul, and was banned since Medieval times. The practice could be easily hidden when the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures came to check, by simply removing the egg from the toad.[1] The presence of a full moon could induce Basilisk eggs to hatch early if given certain other circumstances.[3] A grown Basilisk may or may not be able to naturally lay eggs.
The Ministry of Magic said that all chicken coops in the wizarding world would be subject to police inspection in order to thwart Basilisk breeding.
Alastor Moody believed, in paranoia, that one of his birthday presents was a cleverly disguised Basilisk egg and smashed it apart before realising it was a carriage clock.[4]
Known hatched eggs[]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Illustrated Edition (First appearance)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 16 (The Chamber of Secrets)
- ↑ "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Basilisk Page - replica movie prop" at Your Props
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 17 (The Four Champions)