EXPLORE KOMODO ISLAND

Komodo Island is one of the 7 Wonders of the World

Komodo National Park consists of 3 large islands, Komodo Island, Rinca Island, and Padar Island, as well as other small islands. The total area of ​​this national park is 1,817 km2.

Komodo Island is located at the westernmost tip of East Nusa Tenggara Province. On the island of Komodo, Komodo dragons live and breed well, according to data, until mid-2009, the island is inhabited by about 1300 komodo dragons (+/- 2500 in all islands in TM. Komodo). Komodo is the largest lizard species in the world, with an average length of 2-3 meters, and a body weight of at least 90 kg.

Komodo National Park which consists of islands of course separated by the sea. The underwater life here is no less beautiful. You can find 385 beautiful coral species, 70 types of sponges, 10 types of dolphins, 6 kinds of whales, green turtles, various types of sharks and rays.

While here, there are many things to do. Therefore make sure that your feet are fit and strong enough to get around the island. On this island, you are invited to do trekking following a route that has been designed and safe. On Komodo Island, you have to climb Mount Ara as high as 538 m above sea level for 3 or 4 hours. On Rinca Island, you have to do trekking for 1.5 hours. If you're lucky, you can see Komodo dragons attacking their prey, fighting, or walking slowly along the road. So curious about this island? The following facts must be known before visiting Komodo Island.

The longest Komodo dragon ever recorded was 3.13 meters with a weight of 166 kg.
It has 60 sharp serrated teeth about 2.5 cm long, which are often replaced.
Komodo dragon's saliva is often mixed with a little blood because its teeth are almost completely covered with gingival tissue and this tissue is torn during eating. These conditions create an ideal growing environment for the deadly bacteria that live in their mouths.
Male Komodo dragons are larger than female Komodo dragons, with skin color from dark gray to brick red, while female Komodo dragons are more olive green, and have small yellow patches on their throats. Young Komodo dragons are more colorful, with yellow, green and white on a black background.
The most deadly bacteria in Komodo dragon's saliva is probably Pasteurella multocida.
Mating season occurs in May and August. Contains eggs for a month, and eggs will hatch within 7-8 months. A female Komodo dragon can lay up to 13 eggs.
When it comes to the weather, the temperature in this place is very hot and humid, so make sure you, travelers, bring a few bottles of drinking water so you don't get dehydrated or thirsty.
Don't go alone. Better to go with a tour guide or park attendant.
Do not disturb or feed the dragons. Despite their slow and lazy movements, these animals can suddenly become aggressive and move quickly.
When trekking, bring a two-pronged stick. Komodo dragons are usually afraid of being bullied with a stick.
Wear shoes. The islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Pidar have 12 types of snakes and 3 of them are poisonous, for example the green snake that lives in trees, the Cobra, and Russell's Viper that lives in the hollow of the savanna meadow.
Women who are menstruating should report to the guide or island officer for more attention. Komodo dragons have a keen sense of smell and can become aggressive if they smell blood.
Bring mosquito repellent or use mosquito repellent lotion.
Most places on the islands of Komodo and Rinca are savanna grasslands which are flammable during the dry season, so smoking and lighting fires are prohibited.