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Look around you carefully, my friend.
These critters are masters of disguise.
Their scale-covered bodies
can camouflage
in the sand
and rocks,
and before you know it,
you'll be caught in a deadly trap.
These cold-blooded killers
will inject you with their venom,
squirt you with their toxic blood
and wait for your death
before they casually start
eating your body.
Some reptiles are known
for their deadly venom,
sharp teeth
and merciless hunting strategies,
but others have creative talents.
Some nasty reptiles
can spit blood
from their eyes,
grow algae on their body
or tear your flesh off
with their saliva.
Gross.
We're about to break down
the five most disgusting reptiles
that can be the end of you.
Reptiles can be gross
yet fascinating.
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But to enjoy this museum
for your mind,
first you’ll have to survive
the nastiest reptiles
on earth.
This thug is native
to the Mary River in Australia.
Its punk-like look is due to algae
that grows on its body
which acts to camouflage it
on the river bottom.
Thanks to the gill-like tissue
on their genitals
that help them breathe underwater,
they can wait for days
to ambush small prey
such as ducklings,
fish and frogs.
If you end up swimming
in the Mary River
in Australia,
don't trust any muddy rock
on the bottom.
This rascal may be waiting for you.
Imagine a mix between a lizard
and a snake.
Scary, isn't it?
Well, this creepy Mexican lizard
has done it.
This creature lives in northern Mexico
and along the coast of California.
It can measure up to 24 cm (9 in)
and hides in the sand
to hunt its prey,
mainly insects and smaller lizards.
Rumor has it the mole lizard
is able to enter someone's body
when they are
at their most vulnerable.
You know,
Potty time in the desert.
Fortunately, that's a myth.
But you should still play it safe
and be careful
when you squat in the desert.
This infamous monster
needs no introduction.
It ranks at the top of most lists
as the number one
killer lizard on Earth,
capable of eating entire water buffalo,
monkeys and, yes,
humans.
They can weigh up to 150 kg (330 lb)
and eat 80% of their body weight
in a single meal.
But there is one creepy feature
that makes it really gross.
Its saliva.
When the Komodo dragon bites,
it injects a bacteria into its victim
that weakens it.
Then it can patiently stalk its target
until it's time to eat.
The only good news is that
despite its impressive ability
to keep up with the average person's
running speed,
taking off in a zig-zag pattern
as fast as you can
and using any obstacles in your way
will tire this monster out.
Can you think of anything humans
fear more than snakes
and spiders?
Well, here's a disturbing combo of the two.
This venomous ambush predator,
native to Iran,
has a peculiar tail
that looks like a spider.
Unsuspecting birds
coming in for what they think
is an easy meal
will instead be attacked
in the blink of an eye and eaten.
So, if you see a spider
you think needs a good stomping,
don't be fooled and try to step on it.
It might be this deadly hunter
waiting to strike.
We have a champion.
This small lizard
is only 15 cm (6 in),
but it’s nicknamed baby Godzilla.
Native to North
and Central American deserts
and semi-arid landscapes,
it's developed a creepy
defensive strategy.
When threatened,
it squirts noxious blood
out of its eyes
at a distance of up to 1.8 m (6 ft)
right into the mouth
of any potential predator.
So, if you come across
this horned villain
on your next hike,
don't provoke it and cover your face.
Just to be safe.
Unfortunately,
not just reptiles
can kill you
in the most disgusting ways.
Many other creatures
can give you a horrifying death.
Have you heard of this creature
that can get into your,
well,
pee hole?
Keep watching
so you know exactly what to do
if it happens to you.
Here, on How To Survive.