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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.
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How do Monitor lizards kill their prey?
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.
What is weak prey?
Prey thats easy to hunt or kill
What do flying lizards eat?
the snake(predator)and insects such as ants and termites(prey)
Do lions bury their prey?
No they do not. They consume their prey as soon as they kill them. They may leave a carcass lying around for a day or two after the kill but they do not bury their kill.
Jaguars kill their prey by piercing what part of the prey with their teeth?
Jaguar or Panthera onca is the biggest cat. They kill their prey by piercing the neck or skull in one quick bite.
Why do birds of prey eat lizards?
Lizards are a good source of protein
How do lizards seek its prey?
by seeking it
Can rat poison kill lizards?
No, rat poisoning can not kill lizards.
Can lizards live with different lizards?
yes as longs it is not their enemy or prey its OK
Does the mastigodryas eat plants and lizards?
This species of snake eats small prey items, their prey includes mice, rats, frogs and lizards.
What are rainbow lizards natural predators?
Rainbow lizards can occupy urban, suburban and wild areas that supply enough vegetation for reproduction and insects for food.
Do cheetah eat lizards?
When large prey is not around cheetahs will eat birds rabbits and lizards
How do lizards attack its prey?
it bites them then kicks them and then kisses them
What do spiders and lizards have in common?
They both are carnivores and they approach their prey
What are cobra's prey?
They are rats, lizards and small animals.
How do the lizards get food?
they stalk it and when the time is right it kills its prey.
Do all lions kill their prey?
Yes. They have to kill their prey to eat.
