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Old 17-05-2008, 11:14 AM
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Default Desert Toad/Colorado River Toad

Im after a Colorado River Toad ( Bufo Alvarius). Ive tried everything. Can anyone help Me?
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Old 17-05-2008, 11:20 AM
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Check viper and vine, just got some in recently
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Old 17-05-2008, 05:20 PM
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stockport pet warehouse has one in.
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Old 17-05-2008, 05:36 PM
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Isn't that the frog someone licked for a haluscinations the other day, and with a name like spaced monkey as well i'm querying why you want one
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Old 17-05-2008, 05:46 PM
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I have a feeling the venom is only halusonagenic if you smoke it, I don't really know though, I just remember reading that in the past.

Generaly speaking though the toxins will likely just make you ill. :-D
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Old 18-05-2008, 01:35 AM
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Yes there are reports of people just buying Toads mainly cane toads to just get mashed on them. personaly i wouldnt lick one maybe one in a cup of tea Only joking guys
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Old 18-05-2008, 09:41 AM
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I ve often wondered this myself but after talking with someone who has said that the main weakness of the arguments supporting toxins as being hallucinogenic is the lack of any evidence demonstrating how any chemical components of the venom of Bufo marinus can be safely consumed. The main components of the venom include the various alkaloids, which can cause potent cardiovascular effects if eaten

Apparantly neither snuffs nor aerosols containing pure bufotenine induced any hallucinogenic and/or psychoactive effects whatsoever Also, the Bufo marinus’ venom contains bufodienolies. It was agreed that Because of the toxicity of the cane toad venom its considered that no one should even smoke it. Colorado river toads how ever are a different story. lol
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Old 19-05-2008, 05:36 PM
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Many thanks for the replys guys, im following them up so ill let you know how i get on.

Does any one know if you can keep a River Toad with Fire Bellys? I doubt it but I cant find the information anywhere.

I wonder if anyone has actually tried toad licking? A pretty dumb thing to do!

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