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Old 06-06-2012, 06:39 AM
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No native frogs/toads of Florida are deathly poisonous to humans or dogs. However, all frogs/toads have skin secretions/mild toxins that taste nasty and may make an animal salivate excessively after biting or licking the frog/toad. The strategy is to educate (not kill) a predator so it will not mess with the frog/toad again. These secretions can also irritate human skin and eyes, so wash hands after touching frogs/toads.

see FL wildlife extension for more
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