tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804246.post6202974969287420994..comments2023-05-05T03:38:27.352-04:00Comments on Another Chance To See: Rescued Divers Fought Off Komodo Dragons With RocksGarethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01016456671468216397noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7804246.post-5477658045925480912008-06-13T11:04:00.000-04:002008-06-13T11:04:00.000-04:00I just emailed the "journalist" responsible for th...I just emailed the "journalist" responsible for the mess of an article spat out by the Mirror:<BR/><BR/>"Just a quick comment regarding the story publish on the mirror's website regarding the divers who were found in Indonesia. The Komodo dragon cannot realistically "theoretically ... kill with its venom" as it's venom is far too weak. It's mouth is a breeding-ground for a huge amount of bacteria which it transfers into bite wounds. The victim will likely die from bacterial infection/septicemia (taking up to a week), not by poisoning. The venom can cause localised discomfort and pain, lasting several hours, but it highly unlikely to cause death."<BR/><BR/>All I ask for is some accuracy in my newspapers. That's why I don't read any of them.Mosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374548021605224698noreply@blogger.com