Basilisk
(in R.V., Isa. 11:8; 14:29; 59:5; Jer. 8:17), the "king
serpent," as the name imports; a fabulous serpent said to be
three spans long, with a spot on its head like a crown. Probably
the yellow snake is intended. (See COCKATRICE ¯T0000854.)
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Basilisk' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.