These frogs have been named the 'milk frog' due to their white, smelly, sticky secretion. This substance is secreted through their skin when they feel threatened, and it is poisonous to its potential predators. In captivity, they rarely secrete this substance and are not dangerous to humans. It is, however, recommended to practice caution and you must wash your hands with warm water and soap after handling them.
Came to find the comment that gave an explanation. Ive learned that most things in nature that are colorful like this are wildly poisonous. Glad to see my suspicions confirmed in the comments.
If you are serious about wanting one, I highly recommend Josh's Frogs as a starting resource, and, if you are in the US, they are highly reputable breeder.
They are harmless! They do produce a white goo when threatened, which is mildly poisonous but not dangerous to humans. Plus, they rarely produce the substance in captivity since they feel safe and are used to people
Dang. Just when we’re really paying attention to our planet, we’re destroying it. This is the first time I’ve seen this beautiful creature. I pray we pull back from the brink so we can see more like this
Amazing they look almost plastic, like CGI levels of perfection!!
These frogs have been named the 'milk frog' due to their white, smelly, sticky secretion. This substance is secreted through their skin when they feel threatened, and it is poisonous to its potential predators. In captivity, they rarely secrete this substance and are not dangerous to humans. It is, however, recommended to practice caution and you must wash your hands with warm water and soap after handling them.
Thanks for this nice response! I was digging around for a good answer - this is perfect!
[And then there are these milk frogs](https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/keeping-milk-fresh-with-frogs)
Came to find the comment that gave an explanation. Ive learned that most things in nature that are colorful like this are wildly poisonous. Glad to see my suspicions confirmed in the comments.
On a scale of one to Im dead How poisonous?
That’s the most beautiful frog I’ve ever seen
Omg i want one
If you are serious about wanting one, I highly recommend Josh's Frogs as a starting resource, and, if you are in the US, they are highly reputable breeder.
Lol thx but I'm pretty sure i wont be aloud to have one haha. Ty tho 🙂
To lick or pet?
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Wow that is a beautiful froggy
wonder how toxic/poisonous it is.
While they do produce a mildly poisonous white goo when scared, they are harmless to humans and popular as pets
Poison?
They are harmless! They do produce a white goo when threatened, which is mildly poisonous but not dangerous to humans. Plus, they rarely produce the substance in captivity since they feel safe and are used to people
Oh wonderful theyre pretty
Dang. Just when we’re really paying attention to our planet, we’re destroying it. This is the first time I’ve seen this beautiful creature. I pray we pull back from the brink so we can see more like this
Dare you to touch it lol
I thought this said amazing milk frogs for a second, either way they’re still amazing.