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Description: Why You Should Avoid Deadly Komodo Dragons. SUBSCRIBE for the latest videos: goo.gl/7xzjzR They are from the monitor lizard family, if you have never heard of the Komodo dragon. They are primarily found on the Indonesian islands and are the largest extant lizard species. For emphasis, the Komodo dragon grows up to 3 meters and can weigh up to 70 kilogram. As a result of their size and hight, the Komodo dragons control the ecosystem they are endemic to. Komodo dragons have muscular bodies, which they use to overpower prey even larger than them. They can take down pigs, water buffalos, deer, and even humans. They have a venomous bite and prey mostly on birds and mammals. The Komodo dragon has 60 sharp teeth. They use the force of their power to bite all 60 into flesh. The lizards eat by tearing large chunks of the flesh and swallowing whole. Also, for prey as small as a goat, the lizards have an expandable stomach, so they can swallow them whole. They cant swallow people whole because their bite is not strong enough to cause colossal damage. However, this is not to encourage you to try and keep them as pets or play around them. While they may have a weaker bite compared to prey of their kind, they have lethal saliva. They produce excessive amounts of red saliva that help them with swallowing. This saliva goes through their razor-sharp teeth and can kill in a few hours. Their technique of biting and pulling, coupled with the forcefulness of their muscular physique, might put you in a dangerous situation. The bite is excruciating, and their neck is strong enough to aid the aggressive biting. The chances are low for humans and other hunted species in the case of Komodo Dragons. Furthermore, even if you do not die, there is a high possibility that you will be left with unbearable wounds. If you are still not convinced about the possibility of a fatal incident with the Komodo Dragon, we have compiled some of the deadliest human attacks launched by Komodo Dragons. Join us as we explore some of the times Komodo dragons proved that they should be avoided at all costs. #7. BOY KILLED IN 2007 Komodo Dragons are only found on the Eastern Indonesian Islands of Komodo. So, when there are attacks, they are coming from these parts. On June 4, 2007, when this 8-year-old boy was killed, there were no fatal incidents with the Komodo dragons in 33-years. #6. FRUIT PICKER MAULED BY KOMODO A man on a Sugar Apple Tree in an orchard was mauled in March 2009. The 31-year-old Muhamad Anwar was on the tree while the two Komodo Dragons waited for him under it. #5. PHOTOGRAPHER ATTACKED BY KOMODO DRAGON Loh Lee Aik, a 67-year-old photographer, was attacked by a Komodo Dragon in May 2017. The Singaporean tourist was staying on the Island and then searched for the lizards to photograph them. #4. JURASSIC PARK INCIDENT A new Jurassic Park-inspired Resort under construction in Indonesia recorded the most recent Komodo Dragon attack. The Rinca Island resort has been controversial because the locals find it exploitative. Yet, work is still ongoing. Elias Agas, 47, was working at the resort when one giant lizard struck in December 2020. #3. SHIPWRECK SURVIVORS In 2008, a group of European SCUBA divers had tough luck at sea near the Flore region of the Eastern Island of Indonesia. #2. OFFICE ATTACK Maen, a guide at a national park, went to his office in the morning as he always did. The offices are set on stilts, and the Komodo dragons sit under and receive some food scraps. It is worthy of mention at this point that Komodo dragons can climb. When Maen settled behind his desk and looked down, he saw a Komodo staring back at him. #1. SHARON STONE'S INCIDENT One of Hollywood's leading ladies, Sharon Stone was once married to investigative journalist Phil Bronstein, one of Hollywood's leading ladies. Bronstein had always wanted to see a Komodo Dragon up close, so Stone arranged a visit to the Los Angeles Zoo as a surprise. The keeper asked that Bronstein entered the cage when they arrived since the animal mildly behaved. Once inside, the animal was licking Bronstein's shoes, so the keeper again advised him to take the shoes off because they were probably reminding the animal of its white rat meals. Once he was barefoot and ready to take a photo, the animal launched an attack on him, resulting in his entire foot getting eaten. He pinned the animal's neck down and tried to kick it off his foot, but the more he tried, the more the animal also attempted to maul him and kept revving up energy. Bronstein finally opened the animal's mouth and threw it off his foot before running out, chased by it. His back also got scratches from the animal attacking from behind before he made it out. Would you like to have a Komodo Dragon as a pet?