[Jemian]

When encountering a monitor lizard in an urban area, members of the public are advised not to corner or touch the animal.

It is my understanding that all monitors, not just the komodo variety, have so much bacteria in their mouths that a bite from them almost always makes the victim deathly ill. When I have encountered them (I often live in SE Asia), I try to give them a wide berth.

[PLMerite]

Cold-blooded ping for you, Sal!