Brightly colored frogs and toads are some of the most beautiful creatures on earth, but did you know some are poisonous? It’s true…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most anurans (frogs and toads) have toxins on their skin. Some are more dangerous than others but most frogs are harmless to humans under normal conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n First, let’s cover the basics: A toxin is a harmful substance. Poison is typically swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed. Venom is typically injected via fangs or stingers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With this in mind, most frogs are considered poisonous because they don’t inject toxins via fangs or stingers. Out of 7,000+ species, only two species are considered venomous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Encounters with amphibians are rarely dangerous. Severe damage and death are rare but possible. There are documented fatalities as a result of poisoning from frogs. Most of them involve licking, swallowing, or eating frogs, toads, tadpoles, or eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n