This GIANT Toad Oozes Drugs - The Sonoran Desert Toad!
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- Amphibians have evolved some incredible chemical weaponry, but this enormous toad may have taken things a little too far by biologically synthesizing both illegal drugs and deadly toxins.
In this episode of The Wild Report, we embark on a nocturnal adventure in the deserts of Arizona to try and find the largest native toad in the United States, the Sonoran Desert toad! With the monsoon rains kicking in, we'd also have the chance to encounter some other rarely seen species along the way, including the couch's spadefoot toad and regal horned lizard!
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armed with psychotropic drugs
people have been arrested for licking the drug toads
Great quotes. Even better video.
Sounds like a punch line, right? "I got busted for toad licking".
Haven’t watched yet. Best title ever. I approve
Watching your channel takes me back to my childhood. Spent all my time in creeks and fields looking for critters. I’m 60 now and keep my property unkept and wild to make attractive to as many species as possible.
That's awesome, I'm glad to hear that you're continuing to keep your property wild and maximize biodiversity.
Happy 4th of July, everyone! Nothing says America like giant drug toads, am I right?
Happy Independence Day!
Really interesting that the horned toad is a victim of invasive red fire ants. And unfortunately the DEA is rounding up all the poor little Sonora toads. Better call Saul. Great show Ben. Thanks for taking one for the team.
Yeah it's pretty unfortunate, fire ants really are the worst. Glad I could show off a few amazing species, even if it did result in a cactus spining.
@@TheWildReportOfficial The 7 minute format is great. Not too long, not too short.
@@cliffpeebles9705 Thanks for that feedback! I definitely think my favorite videos to make are in this range, because it gives me a chance to share all the information I think is important and also showcase other species beyond the feature.
Really good video Ben, Sonoran desert toads have to be the craziest and also coolest toads in the country and I’m glad you got to see one. Nice find on the horned lizard as well, I’d love a whole video dedicated to them, have you done one yet? This is one of your best title and thumbnail combos ever, by the way. Great stuff!
That horned lizard with his little frill! He's like a tiny triceratops!
Gosh he was an absolute cutie for sure, definitely one of the coolest wild lizards I've ever seen.
Three very cool species. The spadefoots look alien and the Sonoran toad will make you think they really are.
Thanks Trent! Haha nicely put
Once again you have brought us another great video. The title is excellent.
Thanks Issac, this was a fun one to produce!
They've been all over the place lately because of the monsoon. In fact, all the amphibs had a party last week due to some heavy rains. But you know how it goes here, the rain is no more, until the next round.
How many licks does it take too get too the psychedelic center of Tootsie Frog? 🐸
That is the question
The good stuff eh???!!! Lol jk nice one buddy, awesome video 😂
Haha thanks man!
I didn't hear you mention it, so I assume the toad drug doesn't absorb through the skin.
Great video, all you bug and reptile boys give us loads of fun information.
Well they can definitely absorb water and I assume (but need to check) partially respire through their skin, but toads are typically the least absorbent of the amphibians. Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed!
Is it illegal to give them kisses 🤔
Ouch!!!! Catus hugs are no joke
Haha you'll have to contact the authorities with that question. Yup, it was worth it though.
Whoa, I had no idea how huge those guys are! Great video, as always you inspire me to learn even more on my own. Soooo, did you feel any effects from all that toad ooze on your hands? Hope someone else did the driving that night. 🤣
Luke from Wake Forest, 8 years old, guesses Southeastern Crowned Snake for next time. His siblings agree :)
Oh, great guess! We'll find out soon!
Thank you Ben Happy 4th🎉
Happy 4th, thanks for watching!
'Horny Toad' is so much more of a cuter name despite it being ""technically incorrect"" (we all know, btw)
Yeah I know, but gosh dang it's so confusing.
Ben it's Been awhile. You know I Love your education videos ❤. I wish you the Best and Happy 4th of July My friend. Ben Zino I Love Your videos you educated me. Happy 4th of July. Today gives you the freedom to do what you do. Educated people and persevering animals. I Love and Care about you Ben Zino. ❤. Happy 4th of July my friend. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸👍
Happy 4th, Walter! I'm trying to get videos out more frequently, but am pretty busy with school and work stuff. Thanks for your support, it does help keep me going!
@@TheWildReportOfficial Ben Zino just keep doing what you're doing I will always be there supporting you my friend. I believe in You My Friend 😉👍❤️.
I grew up in SW Oklahoma and spent a lot of my youth playing with horny toads. Unfortunately they kind of disappeared. What happened?…..also twice a year millions of tarantulas would appear for a couple of weeks and hop all over the place. They too mostly disappeared. Do you have any clue what happened? Thanks young man. PS….I live in Louisiana now and we have lots of tarantulas but they look a lot different than the ones in Oklahoma.
That's so dissappinting. I think a variety of factors could be responsible, including invasive fire ant invasions and a changing climate altering natural migration patterns. Development and the resulting habitat destruction is the most likely candidate though.
Hey, I came here for a cane toad...not a cocaine toad! That's my toad joke for today. Great video btw , and ...why not wear chaps to save your legs from the thorny eviron?
Hmm. wonder who the F was the 1st person to think to lick a Toad? Not the first thing that comes to mind when I see a toad.
I know, right? The world may never know.
Don't you need surgical gloves to pick any amphibian ? Especially a wild one?
I'd recommend gloves if you are going to handle multiple amphibians in a single outing or when working with sensitive species, but generally I just ensure there is a barrier of either water or sediment between my hands and the amphibian skin so that my skin oils don't interfere with their mucus layer.
Can I buy one
Haha not from me
Ben, was that toad finger licken good?
You know it
🙂😎❤💯
Just lick your fingers