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Salazzle appears to be based on a | Salazzle appears to be based on a salamander—both the poisonous real kind and the fire-associated {{wp|salamanders in folklore|mythical kind}}—and lizards of the {{wp|Teiidae}} family, also known as "whiptails". Certain whiptail species have a mostly female population, some species even being female exclusive, one of which is the {{wp|New Mexico whiptail}}. It may also be partially based on {{wp|fire belly newts}}. | ||
Additionally, it may be inspired by the ''mo'o'', a mythical dragon-like lizard of Hawaiian myth. Generally, ''mo'o'' are depicted as large female lizards, which have scales that are black as night, and which would shape-shift into seductive women to devour men. They would also appear when fire was lit near or around their dwellings. | Additionally, it may be inspired by the ''mo'o'', a mythical dragon-like lizard of Hawaiian myth. Generally, ''mo'o'' are depicted as large female lizards, which have scales that are black as night, and which would shape-shift into seductive women to devour men. They would also appear when fire was lit near or around their dwellings. | ||