Saltwater Crocodile vs Komodo Dragon: What happens when the world’s largest lizard goes snout-to-snout with the greatest of all reptiles?
Crocodile
A legendary monster said to have preyed on dinosaurs, the crocodile is a notorious predator, one of few that actively hunt humans.
Crocodiles are the largest reptiles in the world and have the strongest bite force in the entire animal kingdom.
Larger crocodiles, such as Nile Crocodiles and their even bigger cousins, Saltwater Crocodiles, have no predators at all.
In fact, they will even occasionally prey on other apex predators, such as lions and tigers.
If lions are the king of the jungle, then crocodiles are their dragons.
Komodo Dragon
The legendary Komodo Dragon is the largest lizard in the world and infamous for its lethal, venomous bite.
Despite their large size and reptilian build, they can reach speeds of up to 13 miles per hour (20 kph).
Their deadly venom allows them to kill large prey without having to overpower it.
The Komodo Dragon is also known for its tough, scaly skin, serving as armor for this giant lizard.
Who would win: Saltwater Crocodile vs Komodo Dragon
| Stats | Saltwater Crocodile | Komodo Dragon |
| Weight | 2,205 lbs (1,000 kg) | 300 lbs (136 kg) |
| Length | 20 ft (6m) | 10 ft (3m) |
| Bite Force | 3,700 PSI | 600 PSI |
While the crocodile has a very clear advantage in size and bite force, it may be argued in the dragon’s favor that his venom can play a big role in such a battle.
The crocodile, on the other hand, is known for its extremely efficient immune system and is immune to the venom of even the notorious black mamba, whose venom is far more potent than that of the Komodo Dragon.
Furthermore, the Komodo Dragon’s venom, while very powerful, takes time to kill its victim, so even if the crocodile were not immune, the venom would not take effect quickly enough for the lizard to come out on top in such a battle.
Conclusion
While, initially, the Komodo Dragon’s odds may look hopeful despite its inferior size, it turns out that the crocodile’s biology is well prepared.
So, the greatest lizard in the world would have no choice but to accept defeat before the king of reptiles.