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Monitors have very sharp teeth to tear their prey, and even if the prey gets away initially, they may die from the wound.
For many years, it was believed that the many bacteria which monitor lizards harbour in their mouth were responsible for these deaths: after all, according to the National Geographic, the saliva of monitor lizards such as the Komodo dragon carries between 50 and 80 different types of bacteria. Other species were also known to carry bacteria. However, scientists were dubious about this theory, as prey tended to die within two days - a very short time for bacteria to be able to kill an animal.
However, scientists have discovered that the bite of the Komodo dragon delivers a powerful venom, comparable to that of a cobra, which actually thins the blood, increasing blood flow and creating a state of shock in the victim. The serrated teeth of a komodo dragon are used to open a gaping wound in its prey, enabling the venom to flow easily. Further investigations have indicated that all species of monitor lizards appear to have a venomous bite.
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How lizards kill their prey?
It depends what the prey is. The majority of carnivorous lizards feed mainly on insects - which they simply 'grab and crunch' before swallowing. Larger lizards such as monitors feeding on rodents, would grab the prey and shake it violently to break the victims spine.
What food do monitor lizards eat?
Monitor lizards are carnivorous and typically eat a diet of insects, small animals like mice, birds, and other reptiles, as well as eggs and carrion. They have sharp teeth and strong jaws to help them catch and eat their prey. Some larger species of monitor lizards may even hunt larger animals like deer or monkeys.
Do lizards eat birds?
Some lizards do yes. But not all of them. Most lizards are too small to eat birds.Crocodiles, monitor lizards and komodo dragons are three examples of reptiles who will occasionally eat birds.
Why are Tongo Lizards endangered?
They are Endangered because people kill Them because for their Fur
Are lizards decomposers?
No, lizards are not decomposers. Decomposers are organisms like bacteria and fungi that break down dead organic matter, while lizards are consumers that eat live prey such as insects and small animals.
Do dingoes eat monitor lizards?
Yes. Dingoes kill and eat deer, boar, monitor lizards, and carrion.
Can lizards kill snakes?
It depends. Large monitor lizards might eat a snake from time if they were desperate enough. I think anything could kill anything if it really wanted to.
Do dingoes eat lizards?
Yes. Dingoes kill and eat deer, boar, monitor lizards, and carrion.
Do monitor lizards have backbones?
Yes, monitor lizards are vertebrates
How lizards kill their prey?
It depends what the prey is. The majority of carnivorous lizards feed mainly on insects - which they simply 'grab and crunch' before swallowing. Larger lizards such as monitors feeding on rodents, would grab the prey and shake it violently to break the victims spine.
What food do monitor lizards eat?
Monitor lizards are carnivorous and typically eat a diet of insects, small animals like mice, birds, and other reptiles, as well as eggs and carrion. They have sharp teeth and strong jaws to help them catch and eat their prey. Some larger species of monitor lizards may even hunt larger animals like deer or monkeys.
Does monitor lizard have scales?
Yes. Monitor lizards, like all other lizards, have scales.
Are monitor lizards endanger?
Monitor lizards are a type of lizards characterised by certain morphological features, the most prominent one being its forked tongue. Not all types are endangered, and to say: "Monitor lizards are an endangered species" would be incorrect. While many species of lizards are a part of this monitor category, not all are endangered.
Why do birds of prey eat lizards?
Lizards are a good source of protein
Can rat poison kill lizards?
No, rat poisoning can not kill lizards.
An animal that swallows its prey whole by opening its mouth extremely wide?
Monitor lizards, snakes, cone snails, many birds, amphibians, most cartilaginous fish and baleen whales (with zooplankton) can swallow prey whole.
Who preys on monitor lizards?
a pig
