The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, is pictured in a provided image. Sonoran Desert toadThe toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, is one of the largest found in North America — measuring nearly 7 inches, according to the park service. It also has a "weak, low-pitched" sound.
But most notably, the toad secretes a potent toxin that can make people sick if they handle the animal or get the poison in their mouth. Last week, the"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," the National Park Service said.
The Sonoran Desert toad is often found near permanent springs, reservoirs, and streams in Mexico and in parts of Arizona, California, Colorado, and New Mexico. Despite the noted risk, some are drawn to the toad’s toxins that contain a psychedelic chemical called 5-MeO-DMT.
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