Komodo Dragon

[Scottwdw]

The Komodo Dragon was quite active when I went on the Maharajah Jungle Trek a couple of weeks ago during Mousefest. The guide said he was hunting a bird which had landed a moment earlier. Made for a great photo opportunity for me. Usually, the Komodo dragon is stationary durming my past visits.

He even posed for me! I tried to catch him with his tongue out but never did in this pose. I didn't think fast enough to switch to continuous mode. Oh, well, next time!

 

[Tim]

nice shot, scott. i missed that one.

 

[dawholagn]

Beautiful shot, Scott! He looks very magestic here. 8)

 

[Scottwdw]

The photo in the original post was taken in December 2006. These were taken in December 2008 using a Nikon 80-400VR lens.

 

[prettypixie]

Great series - I like the one with his head cocked to the side like he's hamming it up for you!

 

[gary]

i always get a kick out of it when someone learns for the first time just how dangerous these bad boys really are, these are not iguanas, not even close in temperment

 

[Grumpwurst]

Don't those bad boys have a venom that basically acts like a flesh eating bacteria?

 

[Tim]

go find out and report back, soldier!

 

[goofy101]

Don't those bad boys have a venom that basically acts like a flesh eating bacteria?

Yes they do if one bitesyou, youve had it

 

[Scottwdw]

Here's a link for more info: Komodo Dragon's venom and bacteria facts

Let's say it's a good thing my lens kept me a safe distance from this guy.

 

[Kiki]

The best shots of this K-Dragon ever!

 

[Tim]

 

[Kiki]

Oooohhh...that's good, too, T!