Komodos have an excellent sense of smell. Using a long, yellow forked tongue, they are able to find carrion up to 6.8 miles (11 km) away. They also use their tongue to investigate other Komodo defecation sites; it provides information about another's sex, size and age.
The Average Cost to Hire A Plumber. The average cost to hire a plumber is $284. Professional plumbers must be licensed, and most are also bonded and insured. Some plumbing repairs require permits, which can add to the cost of the project.
1 Plumbers either charge a flat fee per job or an hourly rate that varies from $45-$75 in low-cost rural areas and $75-$150 in high-cost urban areas. 2  Having a plumber or a handyman replace failing toilet parts like a fill valve or flapper can cost $50-$150 or more, depending on local rates and the worker's qualifications.