“How many licks does it take?”
As if kissing a frog to see if it will turn into a prince wasn’t weird enough, there are actually cases of people licking frogs to get high.
What Do People Get Out of Licking Toads?
Because of the psychotropic compounds on their skin, licking toads, especially specific species like the Colorado River toad (part of the Incilius Alvarius or Bufo alvarius families and also known as the Sonoran Desert toad), can have a variety of hallucinogenic effects.
These toads secrete substances known as bufotoxins which, when consumed, can lead to psychedelic experiences. It’s possible that those who lick toads are doing so to experience these psychedelic effects.
Licking toads can have different effects on different people. Some people claim to have vivid visual hallucinations, changed time and space awareness, and even spiritual or mystical experiences.
These results are comparable to what other psychedelics produce. However, it’s crucial to remember that licking toads can also be potentially hazardous and dangerous. The chemicals on their skin can cause unpleasant side effects.
Additionally, the handling and harvesting of these toads can devastate their ecosystems and destroy their numbers.
I just have to ask, who was the first person who licked a toad? Somebody had to be the first.
First time was really scary. I'm looking at a house my GF wanted to buy. She had her little Pesky Eskie with her and all of a sudden the dog is traipsing around like someone on acid. I knew immediately what was happening and sure enough a few minutes later the dog is laid out stiff as a board, eyes wide open, and screaming like a banshee. We rushed her up to the Vet and gave something to ease the effects and she slowly came out of it.