Komodo dragon pictures

[starwarsdad]

Here is a picture of one of the Komodo dragons at the Memphis Zoo.

This is REALLY a yawn, but looks pretty cool.

http://www.nutflicks.com/uploads/Picture029.jpg

[Haroldo]

Hey, I tried the link and it's coming back empty/ nonexistant.
Is the URL just missing something?

Nevermind, it was just my browser....sorry.

[Haroldo]

Even though it's a yawn, I sure wouldn't find any of my extremities in that mouth! Nice pics.

[Quigs]

At first I thought it was one of Jim Henson's muppets!

LOL...nice shot!

Quigs

[jlconstrictors]

How long ago was the picture taking :?:
Every summer my kids and I try make as many trips to different zoos as possible.
We have not been to that zoo yet. Is it any good :?:
Do you think it would be worth the trip from Northern Ohio :?:
What is the Reptile House like :?:

[Crested_Freak]

Whew......im with Osama. That is just a death trap! But ya got to love em, looks like a teddy bear............. :twisted:

Mitch

[sircat]

*grin* cool...it's like how they're meant to be seen lol...gotta love them

[starwarsdad]

I think I took that picture in January of this year. It might have been earlier this month though.

The Memphis Zoo is pretty cool with one notable exception:

Right now we have no bears :( They are working on a new, modern exhibit for the bears, but it is probably almost a year away.

The Herpetarium is pretty good. The curator of reptiles is a fellow named Steve Reichling. He has done some great research projects on many types of herps (mostly endangered) over the years. The Memphis Zoo is a member of the SSP (Species Survival Program) and has some pretty rare animals (herps too) on display as part of this endeavor. The Herpetarium is a bit small and not quite as cool as the one in Atlanta. We do have Louisiana pines (very rare), Chinese Alligators (mississippiensis too), and one of the endangered species of iguana that is eluding me right now to name a few.

I am a big zoo goer too when I travel. :D

I have more pics of our 3 komodos if you guys are interested.....

[Alias47]

Post some more...
I love seeing komodos...they are truly awesome animals...

and BIG...

[starwarsdad]

You asked for it. Here are a few more of the zoo's dragons and my own little monsters:

http://www.nutflicks.com/photos/Picture023_edited.jpg
http://www.nutflicks.com/photos/Picture024_edited.jpg
http://www.nutflicks.com/photos/Picture025_edited.jpg
http://www.nutflicks.com/photos/Picture026_edited.jpg
http://www.nutflicks.com/photos/Picture027_edited.jpg
http://www.nutflicks.com/photos/Picture028_edited.jpg
http://www.nutflicks.com/photos/Picture030_edited.jpg

[sputnik]

Your monsters look sweet

Nice Komodo too

[sircat]

nice dragon pics...and your kids are so cute...your girl looks so sweet and your boy has a lot of personality lol

[starwarsdad]

The little fellow definitely has personality!

My daughter is sweet when she wants something and when the camera is out. She is well beyond training and is in full "practice". (Not that I don't love her though :D )

[sircat]

lol...well it's the kids that are easy are the strange ones

[jlconstrictors]

starwarsdad
I will have to make it your way :!: (Memphis Zoo)
So, you say the Atlanta zoo is the BIG to hit......Cool, thank you for the info :!:

Sounds like I will be making a lot of long distance trips this year :!:

[Alias47]

Great pics...your kids are ADORABLE...

Cuter than hell...

[Alias47]

Great pics...your kids are ADORABLE...

Cuter than hell...