Here's why:
* The Basilisk is the Chamber's guardian: The Basilisk was created by Salazar Slytherin to protect the Chamber and eliminate Muggle-born witches and wizards.
* Its gaze is deadly: The Basilisk's gaze is said to petrify anyone who looks at it, even those who are not wizards.
* Its appearance is described as terrifying: In the book and movies, the Basilisk is described as a massive serpent with sharp fangs and glowing red eyes.
Let me know if you have any other questions about the Chamber of Secrets or Harry Potter!