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Yes. For years it was thought bacteria in the saliva of the komodo caused the prey to die of blood poisoning, but researcher in Australia found that they indeed do have venom. "The team found that the dragon's venom rapidly decreases blood pressure, expedites blood loss, and sends a victim into shock, rendering it too weak to fight."
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Are comodo dragons endangered?
The Komodo dragon is indeed endangered.
Which animal uses venom to protect itself a pit viper a komoda dragon or a lionfish?
Pit vipers, which are a group of venomous snakes, often use their venom in defense against predators although the main purpose of venom is truly for hunting their prey.
How is snake venom useful?
Snake venom is collected for use as antivenin.antivenin counteracts the effects of a snake bite. it is weird that they use venom to treat venom but they do.
What is venom immunotherapy?
Venom immunotherapy is the process of injecting venom to treat various conditions. The most common form of venom immunization is bee venom therapy (BVT), with honeybee venom or stingers used to treat conditions.
Is there a drug made from snake venom?
Snake venom is modified saliva - produced in two 'venom sacs' in the snakes head.
Is a comodo dragon a proper noun?
Yes, Comodo Dragon is a proper noun
Is a comodo dragon a vertabrate?
The Komodo Dragon does have a spine, so they are vertebrates.
What is the second biggest lizard?
Its a Comodo dragon
How do you spell comodo dragon?
The correct spelling is "Komodo dragon" (a monitor lizard).
Has a comodo dragon ever eaten a human?
... Yes...
Has a comodo dragon ever kill a person?
yes it has
When was Dragon Venom created?
Dragon Venom was created in 2003.
What reptile is protect from the US government?
the comodo dragon the crocidile
Are comodo dragons endangered?
The Komodo dragon is indeed endangered.
What is the French word for comodo dragon?
It's the same in French.
Is Marcus the name of your pet comodo dragon?
yes he is instinct..
What is the strongest animal in Indonesia?
The strongest animal in indonesia is the comodo dragon! It though does not have the strongest bite but its mouth contains sone kind of bacteria and if a comodo dragon bites some one the bacteria weakens the animal n makes it slow and then the comodo slowly eats the animal alive.
