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Are frogs poisonous?
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Many frogs and toads are poisonous to make them taste bad to predators. All toads have large poison glands that are located behind their eyes. The poison dart frog is expecially toxic. The toxins in frogs and toads vary from irritants to hallucinogens and nerve poisons.
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*** g00 11/8 p. 29 Watching the World ***
China?s wildlife is being threatened as a result of ?changing lifestyles and food habits,? notes Down to Earth magazine. A growing belief that certain types of wildlife are healthier in the diet than other foods has opened up a huge demand for exotic delicacies. Snakes head the list, with poisonous ones costing twice as much as the nonpoisonous. Wild boars, civet cats, toads, frogs, pythons, pangolins, Tibetan antelope, and rare birds are all high in the popularity ratings and appear on menus in restaurants throughout China. Many of these creatures are on the endangered species list, which qualifies them for government protection. Yet, some restaurant owners put up signs assuring their customers that the wildlife served is really wild and not domesticated or bred artificially. The Chinese government has launched a campaign to protect wildlife from the self-styled gourmets and is using the slogan, ?Say no to eating wildlife.?
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LOCALLY IN THE US, THE 'BUFFO' FROG IS POISINOUS TO PETS MOSTLY AND THOSE THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FROGS FOUND A LOT IN FLORIDA CAN DIE.PET OWNERS IN THESE AREA'S MUST BE VIGILENT TO KEEP PETS AWAY.
