Register New Player - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    What makes a komodo dragon's mouth poisonous to humans?

    Question #128020. Asked by Rizeeve. (Nov 25 12 6:27 PM)


    beergirllaura

    		There are opposing theories about the komodo dragon's saliva, but the prevailing theory is that there are multiple strains of bacteria present in the animal's saliva which cause sepsis and infection.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_dragon

    Nov 25 12, 7:37 PM
    crotalus77

    		According to National Geographic scientists have recently discovered that the Komodo dragon also produces venom and kills with a combination with the bacteria.

    http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/090518-komodo-dragon-venom.html

    Nov 26 12, 7:39 PM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    What makes some food, like mushrooms, poisonous to humans and not animals?

    What are larger - komodo dragons or salt water crocodiles?

    Komodo dragons have killed how many people since the scientific world started to pay attention to such things?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online



    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.