An attack from a Komodo dragon can be fatal—even to humans. Compared to crocodilians and other reptiles, Komodo dragons have relatively weak bite strength. Instead, they rely on their sharp, curved teeth and long, sturdy claws to slash and tear at their prey with astonishing force. Attacks on humans are rare, but Komodo dragons have been responsible for several human fatalities, in both the wild and in captivity. According to data from Komodo National Park spanning a 38-year period between 1974 and 2012, there were 24 reported attacks on humans, five of them fatal. Truth is, Komodo dragons will attack and kill anything that crosses their path, including members of their own species. They have skin made of bone deposits to protect them from each other. However, there is no evidence to suggest that a Komodo dragon could kill a saltwater crocodile, which is the largest living reptile and can grow to be over 20 feet long. While rare, it is possible for a Komodo dragon to kill a human. There have been documented cases of attacks on humans, and the bacteria in their saliva can be deadly if One problem is that water buffalo were introduced to the region by humans and have never been the dragon's natural prey. Moreover, the dragons seldom succeed in killing such large animals. Discussion. Fortunately, Komodo dragon attacks on humans in the United States are rare occurrences. However, because of the rarity of this injury, there is a paucity of evidence in the literature to help guide treatment. The mechanism with which the dragon kills its prey is a topic of debate. They can run swiftly and occasionally attack and kill human beings. Carrion , however, is their main diet item, although they commonly wait along game trails to ambush pigs , deer , and cattle . They seldom need to capture live prey directly, since their venomous bite delivers toxins that inhibit blood clotting . Humans can kill Komodo dragons and sometimes do so unintentionally by interfering with their natural habitat and competing for food sources. Sometimes humans will kill Komodo dragons by shooting them out of self-defense or in an effort to protect their livestock from being hunted. In 2007, a dragon killed an 8-year-old boy on Komodo Island, marking the first fatal attack on a human in 33 years, the Guardian reported. The attack took place in March's dry season, so No, komodo dragons do not eat people. While they are capable of killing and eating large prey, such as deer and boars, they do not consider humans to be a food source and attacks on humans are rare. However, they can be dangerous to humans if they feel threatened or provoked. o5OI.