Ko·mo·do dragon (kə-mō′dō) n. A large monitor lizard(Varanus komodoensis)native to Indonesia. It is the largest living lizard, sometimes growing to a length of 3 meters (10 feet). [AfterKomodo, an island of south-central Indonesia.] ...
Komodo dragon kills with venom, not bacteriaKatherine Harmon
"Using its large jaw and sharp serrated teeth, the Komodo dragon seizes its prey from the underside or the throat while injecting its venom into the prey." Researchers have been found that the venom of the Komodo dragon is highly toxic and can cause blood clotting and instantaneous death. Th...
Dragon Babies Female Komodo dragons may build a nest in the ground or on a hillside . Some may instead use a mound that a bird made for its nest .Dragons lay between ten and thirty-five eggs in a nest . The eggs take between six a...
on their own on Komodo Island the year before. Komodo dragons are venomous. If they attack, they poison their victim. They may follow their prey around for weeks whilst the venom takes hold until they are able to finish it off and feast. There is no anti-venom for a Komodo dragon bite...
The Komodo dragonhas venom glandsloaded with toxins that lower blood pressure, cause massive bleeding, prevent clotting, and induce shock. Dragons bite down with serrated teeth and pull back with powerful neck muscles, resulting in huge gaping wounds. The venom then quickens the loss of blood an...
Anaerobic and aerobic bacteriology of the saliva and gingiva from 16 captive Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis): new implications for the "bacteria as venom" model. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2013;44:262–72. Article Google Scholar Merchant ME, Henry D, Falconi R, Muscher B, Bryja J. ...
distinguish colors through their retina but only under poor vision in low light. Slimy venom in the dragon’s tongue can poise its prey to their deathbed in the next several days. When threatened, the dragon can throw up the contents of its stomach to lessen its weight and flee for safety...
Fry says that after being bitten by a Komodo dragon, animals usually die quickly. After more studies, Fry and his team found that the Komodo dragon venom contained some of the same ingredients as snake venom. These ingredients thin the bolld and cause blood vessels to become larger. To test...
When a Komodo dragon bites an animal, it also injects venom into it. So, even if the animal escapes, it will soon die and be found by the dragon. The dragon's teeth can break off easily, but it can replace them quickly. Each year, it can grow as many as 200 new teeth!Komodo ...