How does a komodo dragon's poison get through the body?

The Komodo dragon has a very venomous bite. For years it was believed that the danger of a Komodo dragon's bite was due not to venom, but to bacteria that live on its teeth.

More recent research, however, has discovered that the bite of the Komodo dragon delivers a powerful venom which actually thins the blood, increasing blood flow and creating a state of shock in the victim. The sharp, serrated teeth of a komodo dragon are used to open a gaping wound in its prey, enabling the venom to flow easily. The venom can only enter the body through an open wound.