Here There Be Dragons by elfin14doaks

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 26, 2009

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Description

The Komondo Dragon or (Varanus Komonensis) is only found in the wild within Komondo Island National Park. The island was formed by a volcano a really long time ago. An adult can be up to 8ft. long and weigh in at 200 lbs.They can eat their weight in food and are the top predator in their island domain. They prey upon Saundra deer, wild boar, and a wide range of fauna including their own young. Komondo Dragon bites are not just dangerous because of the destruction they can inflict, but because of the heavily bacteria dosed saliva, Their saliva contains over 50 different strains, 7 which are highly septic and 4 unspecified strains which there are no known antidotes for. If they bite another Komondo it does not effect them, because of this scientist are studying their immune systems. Ok today's lesson class don't let a Komondo Dragon bite you ! Ok class recess. Thank you for all the comments on my previous posts, they mean so much to me. Thank you for looking and I hope you learned something new. Have a most glorious time! Your friend always, Cheri

Comments (37)

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skiwillgee

6:06PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

Great photo and narrative. I am convinced not to visit their island.

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pops

6:08PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

These are cool but better left alone

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bazza

6:14PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

Nice photo and yes did learn something too. I will stay well away ;-) Thanks for the share

West_coaster07

6:15PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

God has a place for every creature...and I think Komondo Island national Park is a good place for it...lol

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elfin12u

6:25PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

Alright!!!! Away from the bugs for just a bit, and on to bigger and even bigger yet things,.......actually...this is really really big. I'm wondering now, just how fast these guys can run, and swim...I heard they do that too! 8 feet long, 2 hundred pounds,.....maybe they taste like chicken......or maybe we do to them! This one looks hungry, I'm outta here. Sweet shot baby.

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goodoleboy

6:26PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

If the saliva doesn't get you, then those claws surely will! Slash and hack! They look extremely close in configuration to the hands of us humans. Great clarity and a terrific POV employed to capture the entire dragon, Cheri. The hide would make for awesome shoes.

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glix70

6:28PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

LOvely shot of this great dragon... Thanks to the info too!!! Great work!!! :)

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orig_buggy

6:33PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

beautiful ..deadly but magnificent!!

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Nickieboy2004

6:41PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

Great picture!

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jocko500

6:55PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

wow that a big one. great shot

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NoobasaurUS

7:02PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

Wonderful capture!!!! Always been fascinated by these guys I must admit!!!!! Wonderful background info and fantastic compositionl!!!!!!! Kudos!!!!!!

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beachzz

7:15PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

Yikes---another creature I'll stay WAY away from--great shot!!

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geoegress

7:22PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

nice shot :)

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bmac62

7:41PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

Fine photo...no human contact sounds like the way to go! Glad these aren't running loose in the Midwest.

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auntietk

7:55PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

I'll just stay out here, thanks. :D

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schonee

7:57PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

WOW COOL!

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Tablesaw

8:44PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

Great photo...Thank GOD these guys don't have wings! ;)

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ledwolorz

8:45PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

Fantastic photo.

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lizzibell

9:27PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

great capture...

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Digitaleagle

10:43PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

Thanks for the very interesting info, and for sharing this wonderful shot, have a great weekend!!!

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Chipka

10:44PM | Fri, 26 June 2009

These are amazing creatures...I like monitor lizards in general, though I don't think I'll be getting too close to this particular variety. I'll stick with the perpetually sleepy things I'm more accustomed to dealing with. Great work on this! I love the dusty earth tones and the critter himself.

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