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Old 05-08-2007, 12:26 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Re: Zoo Visit

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Originally Posted by adamanteus View Post
Just to tie this into another thread about venom...are you aware of the lethal cocktail of bacteria in a Komodo Dragon's mouth? Apparently these lizards will give one bite then let go of larger prey, certain in the knowledge that infection will quickly bring it down. They then just follow the scent trail and eat the now dead victim. Just like a viper!
I've known that for years. But did you know they don't bother waiting until it's actually dead? They bite it, then stalk it, as you said, by following the scent trail, then when it's weak enough, they kill it.
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