Comments on: The Most Infamous Komodo Dragon Attacks of the Past 10 Years http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2013/01/the-most-infamous-komodo-dragon-attacks-of-the-past-10-years/ Ideas, innovations and discoveries from the world of science Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 By: MerryWidow http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2013/01/the-most-infamous-komodo-dragon-attacks-of-the-past-10-years/comment-page-1/#comment-9779 MerryWidow Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:23:47 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/?p=14343#comment-9779 Wow, I'd like to arrange a surprise visit for my exhusband with a dragon! YEAH he's ALWAYS wanted to see them up close! Sharon Stone, just wow! Are you guys still married? Wow, I’d like to arrange a surprise visit for my exhusband with a dragon! YEAH he’s ALWAYS wanted to see them up close!

Sharon Stone, just wow! Are you guys still married?

]]> By: Juanaquena http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2013/01/the-most-infamous-komodo-dragon-attacks-of-the-past-10-years/comment-page-1/#comment-9206 Juanaquena Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:53:45 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/?p=14343#comment-9206 Ah . . . where was The Komodo Dragon Expert from comedian team of Bob (Elliot) and Ray (Goulding) fame when he was needed? Ah . . . where was The Komodo Dragon Expert from comedian team of Bob (Elliot) and Ray (Goulding) fame when he was needed?

]]> By: Heimdall http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2013/01/the-most-infamous-komodo-dragon-attacks-of-the-past-10-years/comment-page-1/#comment-9164 Heimdall Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:42:00 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/?p=14343#comment-9164 Don't forget the memorable komodo attack in the latest Bond thriller, "skyfall". Also, not mentioned is the extreme infectiousness of a Komodo bite, due to the very large bacterial load in the saliva. Even if a person survives the actual bite(s), severe infection is likely. Don’t forget the memorable komodo attack in the latest Bond thriller, “skyfall”.

Also, not mentioned is the extreme infectiousness of a Komodo bite, due to the very large bacterial load in the saliva. Even if a person survives the actual bite(s), severe infection is likely.

]]> By: ACE COINAGE http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2013/01/the-most-infamous-komodo-dragon-attacks-of-the-past-10-years/comment-page-1/#comment-8642 ACE COINAGE Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:21:19 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/?p=14343#comment-8642 Captive specimens, although widely popular at zoos across the world, have not played any significant role in restoring their species' declining numbers; adults caught in the wild are particularly susceptible to disease and infection and rarely survive more than a few years in their new environment. Nevertheless, with increased awareness and conservation efforts, it remains hopeful that this creature of modern mythical proportions will not follow the dinosaurs into reptilian mythical lore. Captive specimens, although widely popular at zoos across the world, have not played any significant role in restoring their species’ declining numbers; adults caught in the wild are particularly susceptible to disease and infection and rarely survive more than a few years in their new environment. Nevertheless, with increased awareness and conservation efforts, it remains hopeful that this creature of modern mythical proportions will not follow the dinosaurs into reptilian mythical lore.

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