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Komodo in Komodo National Park, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, was indeed free life. Tourists visiting the island of Rinca and Komodo can be seen directly without any hitch home. Rinca and Komodo Island is included in the Komodo National Park and a "home" for the komodo.

Therefore, tourists should be cautious when visiting the Park, especially given the beasts and komodo are cannibals. Komodo eyesight is bad. However, hearing and smell are very sharp.

Previously, the forest ranger or police officer will explain briefly about the komodo and regulations must be adhered to the tourists. After that, visitors can select the desired distance trekking. Can short-range, medium and long term. Here are a few things to consider when traveling to Komodo National Park:

Walking in the party. When trekking, stay in the group because of komodo attacking prey alone.

"Ranger" as a guide. Never far away from the ranger who act as guides. Ranger is experienced in dealing with Komodo. Generally, ranger armed with a wooden stick with a forked tip. This stick serves to banish komodo.

Do not make sudden movements. Komodo usually calm if there are people passing by, the origin is not disturbed. One is a sudden movement. Therefore, do not run. The reason this movement can actually make you chase komodo.

If pursued komodo? Run in a zig-zag. Komodo can not run in a zig-zag, and he will turn adversity. However, do not underestimate the speed of Komodo. He was able to run 18 kilometers per hour.

Climbed to higher ground. If pursued Komodo, come up to the house on stilts that are near you. Generally, buildings in this area such as a house built in the form of the stage. With this, Komodo will have difficulty climbing stairs. However, be careful because Komodo like shelter under the building. Do not go up into the tree because Komodo aged one to two years of good climbing trees. Komodo age is forced to climb a tree to avoid adult komodo. Komodo is a beast that can eat cannibal Komodo weaker than himself.

Like the chameleon, silence is deceptive. Beware when walking. The figure of Komodo when nap briefly as dust or dry wooden stick. It could, accidentally, you step on the Komodo. If you see Komodo in a careless position, be careful. He is clever trick. In no standby position, he was actually waiting for unsuspecting prey.

Do not noisy and do not use perfume. Komodo has a keen hearing and smell. Therefore, be quiet while in the group. In addition, several ranger also advised not to wear perfume because it is too pungent smell can lure Komodo.

Women who are menstruating. Komodo is very sensitive to the smell of blood. If he smells blood, he will instinctively look for prey. Therefore, women who are menstruating should report to the ranger. This needs to be on guard ranger. Women who are menstruating should keep doing trekking. However, it should not be at the beginning of menstruation or are high.

Do not start a fire. This area is very dry and barren. Therefore, do not smoke or light a fire. A particle of fire can lead to fires in the region. These islands are vulnerable to fire hazards.

Use appropriate clothing. Cotton clothing that absorbs sweat it is advisable to wear when trekking. The sun is very hot and dry air here, too. Use a sunblock and a hat too. There is a good idea to wear long pants and long sleeves. To make it easier when walking, use the mountain sandals and sports shoes.

Buy souvenirs on the island Komodo. If you really want to buy souvenirs, you should buy on the island Komodo. Besides being more diverse than in Labuan Bajo, the price is cheaper. Make your event buy souvenirs on the agenda shall be as this can help the local economy. You can buy a Komodo-shaped wooden sculpture in various sizes, pearl necklace, and other wood carvings.

Bring a camera. Objects that must be taken of course the camera. Do not hesitate to bring a tripod and a telephoto lens because you want to photograph not only Komodo, but also the view from the heights, rare birds and other wildlife. If you have one, bring a waterproof camera also can be used in deep water. While visiting the island Komodo, do not feel complete if no snorkeling and diving.(kompas)