How to Survive a Komodo Dragon Attack

Use advanced planning to survive a Komodo dragon attack. Learn how to defend yourself from attack before setting out. As added incentive, a Komodo dragon's mouth is full of bacteria, so once bitten, you need to get medical attention.

Instructions

1. Get proficient at managing a sizable dagger, knife or something similar. Practice with the weapon here, then purchase something similar in Indonesia. Get comfortable working a weapon from both hands.

2. Join an expert before walking into a Komodo dragon's environment. Go with a tour industry that specializes in Komodo dragons. Log on to Infohub.com, click on "Wildlife Viewing" on the menu at the left, scroll down to the section on Wildlife Viewing in Asia and select "Indonesia" for available tour packages on viewing Komono Dragons. These tour reps know the animal's behaviors and how to defend against an attack.

3. Follow your tour guide's instructions if a Komodo Draqon sets up to attack you. Your tour guide knows these creatures, and usually fends them off with a forked stick.

4. Pull your knife out if a Komodo dragon attacks you. Keep stabbing it until it lets you go. Quickly move away and make sure that there aren't other Komodo dragon's in the area. Find your tour group quickly if you've been separated.

5. Expect another Komodo dragon attack until your group sends them off, or the dragons give up. Apply first aid as soon as possible. Komodo dragon touring companies know how to treat Komodo dragon bites on the spot and will advise which hospital can treat Komodo Dragon attack victims.

Tips & Warnings

• Stay as quiet as possible, and follow tour guide directions. Most of the time, all you have to do is stay still, be quite and let the tour guide handle the Komodo dragon with his stick.

• Try to escape before attacking. Komodo dragons usually attack their prey, then track their prey down after the bite.

• Keep your dagger accessible in case you do need it. Keep it strapped near your chest in a holster and not around your legs or arms.

• Komodo dragons can sense the smell of blood. Avoid any tour or dragon area if you are bleeding in any way.

• Don't wear read clothing when visiting Komodo dragons, they might attack you thinking you're covered with blood.