Is the komodo dragon poisonous

Answer 1

The Komodo dragon has a very dangerous bite, and it is venomous (not poisonous).

For years it was believed that the danger of a Komodo dragon's bite was due not to venom, but to bacteria that live on its teeth. Recent research, however, has discovered that the bite of the Komodo dragon delivers a powerful venom which actually thins the blood, increasing blood flow and creating a state of shock in the victim. The sharp, serrated teeth of a komodo dragon are used to open a gaping wound in its prey, enabling the venom to flow easily.

The discovery of venom glands in the Komodo dragon challenges the previous assumption that fatal bites were due to the consumption of carrion (rotting things), and the resultant growth of toxic bacteria in the mouths of the lizards. Infections by these organisms would still be a serious factor in treating a bite wound. Komodo dragons do not usually attack people, preferring other game such as deer. But there are documented cases of them stalking and killing human beings.

Answer 2

No. The Komodo dragon has a very dangerous bite, and it is venomous, but it is not the saliva itself that is venomous. The venom comes from glands in its mouth.

Research has discovered that the bite of the Komodo dragon delivers a powerful venom which actually thins the blood, increasing blood flow and creating a state of shock in the victim. The sharp, serrated teeth of a komodo dragon are used to open a gaping wound in its prey, enabling the venom to flow easily.

Answer 3

The Komodo dragon has a very dangerous bite, and it is venomous (not poisonous). However, it is not the saliva which is either poisonous or venomous.

For years it was believed that the danger of a Komodo dragon's bite was due not to venom, but to bacteria that live on its teeth. Recent research, however, has discovered that the bite of the Komodo dragon delivers a powerful venom which actually thins the blood, increasing blood flow and creating a state of shock in the victim. The sharp, serrated teeth of a komodo dragon are used to open a gaping wound in its prey, enabling the venom to flow easily.

The discovery of venom glands in the Komodo dragon challenges the previous assumption that fatal bites were due to the consumption of carrion (rotting things), and the resultant growth of toxic bacteria in the mouths of the lizards. Infections by these organisms would still be a serious factor in treating a bite wound. Komodo dragons do not usually attack people, preferring other game such as deer. But there are documented cases of them stalking and killing human beings.

Answer 4

Not in itself, no.

Research has discovered that the bite of the Komodo dragon delivers a powerful venom which actually thins the blood, increasing blood flow and creating a state of shock in the victim. The sharp, serrated teeth of a komodo dragon are used to open a gaping wound in its prey, enabling the venom to flow easily. It is not the spit that is venomous, and it cannot enter your bloodstream unless delivered via a sharp bite.

Answer 5

The Komodo dragon has a very dangerous, venomous bite. The venom comes from glands in its mouth, not the saliva.

Research has discovered that the bite of the Komodo dragon delivers a powerful venom which actually thins the blood, increasing blood flow and creating a state of shock in the victim. The sharp, serrated teeth of a komodo dragon are used to open a gaping wound in its prey, enabling the venom to flow easily.

Answer 6

A Komodo dragon is not poisonous, but it is venomous.

Research has discovered that the bite of the Komodo dragon delivers a powerful venom which actually thins the blood, increasing blood flow and creating a state of shock in the victim. The sharp, serrated teeth of a komodo dragon are used to open a gaping wound in its prey, enabling the venom to flow easily.

Answer 7

the comodo dragon doesnt use poison it uses the bacteria in its seliva to kill its prey

it only bites the prey 1 time so that the bacteria can go through that animals blood system then the dragon pursues the predator useing its fork tongue to scent were the animal has gone and thats dinner on the table

Answer 8

The Komodo dragon has a very dangerous bite, and it is venomous, but it is not the saliva itself that is venomous. The venom comes from glands in its mouth.

Research has discovered that the bite of the Komodo dragon delivers a powerful venom which actually thins the blood, increasing blood flow and creating a state of shock in the victim. The sharp, serrated teeth of a komodo dragon are used to open a gaping wound in its prey, enabling the venom to flow easily.

Answer 9

komodo dragons are deadly because they are ravenouse killers and will not give up until your dead and whats worse their saliva is poisonous so just them drooling on a wound would kill you

Answer 10

They have 6000 bacteria in their tongue