👉 Baphicacanthus is a type of carnivorous reptile that feeds on insects, spiders, and other small animals. It has long, curved tails and can grow up to 20 feet in length. The baphicacanthus is the only known species of Baphicactus from the genus Baphicacanthus, which means "baphic" in Latin, meaning "vessel" or "container."