A group of divers stranded on a remote island had to fight off a "man-eating" Komodo dragon. Komodo dragon bites can be very dangerous, and they sometimes attack people. Having visited a few of the islands on which these massive lizards are found, in my opinion their danger is overrated. Yes, the komodo dragon is very dangerous. Popular interest in its large size and predatory habits has allowed this endangered species to become an … It has a very dangerous, venomous bite. There is a common myth that komodo dragons bring down prey with bacteria infested saliva, but as I said, this is a myth. Mr. Safina, a local guide working at Komodo National Park, took a …
How dangerous are these creatures really? A Komodo dragon lounges near the Komodo National Park welcome center on Rinca Island. Komodo dragons can be very dangerous due to their lethal venom. Komodo dragon, largest living lizard species in the world. It was recently confirmed that they are indeed venomous.
When three Britons were washed up on a remote Indonesian island, their relief must have been immense. The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is a species of lizard that lives in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rincah, Flores, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami. It occurs on Komodo Island and a few neighbouring islands of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands.
It is the largest living lizard. They grow to an average length of 2–3 meters (approximately 6.5–10 ft) and weigh around 70 kg (154 pounds).