The toad, also called – Bufo alvarius, or psychedelic toad – secretes a venom that can paralyze or even kill dogs.
The National Park Service is urging visitors not to lick toxic toads that can be found in its parks. The Sonoran desert toad, also known as the Colorado river toad, secretes a potent toxin that can make people sick if they handle the toad or get the poison in their mouths.
The toad, also called – Bufo alvarius, or psychedelic toad – is one of the largest in North America and is nearly 7 inches long. Its croak is a"low-pitched toot," which lasts less than a second, the National Park Service says. "As we say with most things you come across in a national park, whether it be a banana slug, unfamiliar mushroom, or a large toad with glowing eyes in the dead of night, please refrain from licking. Thank you. Toot!" a FacebookThe Colorado river toad, also called – Bufo alvarius, or psychedelic toad – is one of the largest in North America and is nearly 7 inches long. Its croak is a"low-pitched toot," which lasts less than a second, the National Park Service says.
Some believe psychedelics can be used to treat depression. The Bufo alvarius venom produces 5-MeO-DMT, a psychadelic that is four to six times stronger than it's relative DMT, or dimethyltryptamine, which is used in recreational drugs,However, it is also a Schedule I drug, meaning it is illegal. While humans exploit the venom as a psychedelic, it can cause irritation of the eyes and mouth of humans. Possession of the toad's venom is illegal in California, according to the zoo.
The toad is commonly found in southern Colorado, Arizona, southwestern New Mexico and southeastern California. However, it is near extinction in California and is classified as endangered in this area. It is classified as
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