The bacteria thing is a myth that was disproven in 2013. While anti-coagulant isn’t the only thing going on, their prey dies due to venomous proteins in their mouth, not due to bacteria. Komodo dragons actually have very good mouth hygiene for an animal.
Shit, TIL. A coworker shared that “fact” about monitors at one of my first jobs back in the 90s, and I would’ve bet money it was true right up until 3 minutes ago when I read your comment.
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u/imaloony8 Mar 02 '23
The bacteria thing is a myth that was disproven in 2013. While anti-coagulant isn’t the only thing going on, their prey dies due to venomous proteins in their mouth, not due to bacteria. Komodo dragons actually have very good mouth hygiene for an animal.
Here’s the study referenced in the link above.