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Old 14-06-08, 01:51 PM
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No, it's not the Clap!

During an interview on Radio 4 I was asked about the hazards facing the divers who were 'mislaid' at Komodo. When I was asked what were the risks from Komodo Dragons once they were ashore, I said something along the lines of:
"Komodo Dragons are really horrible. They are lizards as big as crocodiles, with a toxic bite. They can take down animals as large as water buffalo and if you walk on Komodo you are advised to wear shoes because if you step on some of their saliva it will kill you."

I've had a letter complaining that I painted a negative image of the species!

Well, they would worry me, and I understand the divers had to keep one at bay by throwing rocks at the poor thing!
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Old 14-06-08, 01:56 PM
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Wouldn't worry about it, you'll always get someone complaining.

From what I've read about them they are evil; the idea of following your bitten victim as they slowly develop scepticemia isn't exactly pleasant.
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No, it's not the Clap!

During an interview on Radio 4 I was asked about the hazards facing the divers who were 'mislaid' at Komodo. When I was asked what were the risks from Komodo Dragons once they were ashore, I said something along the lines of:
"Komodo Dragons are really horrible. They are lizards as big as crocodiles, with a toxic bite. They can take down animals as large as water buffalo and if you walk on Komodo you are advised to wear shoes because if you step on some of their saliva it will kill you."

I've had a letter complaining that I painted a negative image of the species!

Well, they would worry me, and I understand the divers had to keep one at bay by throwing rocks at the poor thing!
Ooooooooooooooooooh, the hypocracy!!!!!!
You photo sharks for a living, and their bite is pretty toxic, but i bet you dont throw rocks at em
and they can do all the things you say a komodo dragon can do, cept run along a beach after you
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No, it's not the Clap!

During an interview on Radio 4 I was asked about the hazards facing the divers who were 'mislaid' at Komodo. When I was asked what were the risks from Komodo Dragons once they were ashore, I said something along the lines of:
"Komodo Dragons are really horrible. They are lizards as big as crocodiles, with a toxic bite. They can take down animals as large as water buffalo and if you walk on Komodo you are advised to wear shoes because if you step on some of their saliva it will kill you."

I've had a letter complaining that I painted a negative image of the species!

Well, they would worry me, and I understand the divers had to keep one at bay by throwing rocks at the poor thing!
Write back and tell 'em that David Attenborough started all this bad press about komodo dragons and I bet they'll change their tune.
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An animal who gives a little bite to a creature then waits for it to die of a toxic reaction doesn't need our help at all AFAIC

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I've had a letter complaining that I painted a negative image of the species!
PC wankers.

About 3 years ago we had a big (100+) Pilot Whale stranding locally, which I became involved in. During a conversation in the tea-room a day or two later, someone asked me what it was like - I said something along the lines of it looking like the aftermath of the best fishing trip ever. Some gutless f-cking weasel actually complained to the GM (but not to me)......that I was being disrespectful..............to the Memory of The Whales.
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Sue them!
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Can you actually sue a komodo dragon?
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probably can... the yanks would sue it... then kill it...
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probably can... the yanks would sue it... then kill it...
Probably using a high-calibre rifle with armor piercing bullets (apparently they are allowed to use them?!?)

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With regard to the complaint........ John, surely in your position you must be used to them by now?
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