Category: Reptiles
This species is the largest native snake in Africa and one of the five largest species of snakes on the planet. They are capable of reaching twenty feet in length and are able to thrive in a variety of habitats. African Rock Pythons use constriction to kill their prey, which can include antelope and even crocodiles!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_sebae
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Snake-Species/African-Rock-Python
The report of my breath was an exaggeration
For years, the Komodo dragon was accused of having a mouth so filthy that even if you escaped its terrible bite, you were doomed to eventually die from the ensuing bacterial infection. However, recent studies on Komodo dragons demonstrated that this was unfair, as they have mouths cleaner than many mammalian carnivores. It turns out the reality is worse than the myth: they have poison glands! Komodo dragons produce a venom that sends prey into shock while keeping its blood from clotting. A deer or pig who “escapes” will run off and go into shock, often bleeding out from its wounds within 3 hours, leaving an easy treat for the dragon.
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