1 or More Powerful Reasons Komodo Dragons Wear Armor—Do You?

Komodo dragons wear armor. Do you? Joan Procter was a British herpetologist whose fascination with reptiles began as a child.  At 10 years old, she kept snakes and lizards as pets. At 16, she got into trouble for taking a young crocodile to her math class.

At 19, her knowledge of reptiles drew the attention of leading institutions, eventually making her the first female Curator of Reptiles at London Zoo.

Although Proctor was an expert and very skilled at handling reptiles like pythons and crocodilians, she was best known for her observations and care of two Komodo dragons who lived at the zoo.  One Komodo dragon was named Sumbawa, and Proctor spent time educating the public about him by taking him for a walk at the zoo and attending children’s tea parties with him.

Joan Proctor wanted everyone to know about Komodo dragons. Did you know that Komodo dragons are considered the largest living species of lizards? Scientists believe they can grow up to 10 feet long, weigh up to 200 pounds, and live for 30 years.

Komodo dragons are apex predators. They have sharp claws, an excellent sense of smell, and muscular bodies. Their bodies are covered in a tough, rough armor-like protection called “osteoderms”.  Their armor skin keeps them safe.

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6: 11

We can have protective armor too. The Bible calls it the Armor of God. It’s an armor that protects your heart and mind from Satan’s attacks. How do you get this armor? You get it through speaking truth, walking in peace, having faith, believing on Jesus, and prayer.

Thank You, God, for the protection that You have given me against Satan’s plans to harm us. Help me to always remember to put on every piece of your armor.

Activity: To read more about Joan Procter, you can read Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles by Patricia Valdez.

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Carmen Eicher lives a life full of adventure ~ which inspires her to write devotions, Christian fiction and nonfiction stories for children and adults.