US National Park Service issues bizarre wildlife warning

The US National Park Service has taken to social media urging people not to lick toads.

The Sonoran desert toad, one of the largest toads in America, secretes a toxin which can cause a hallucinogenic effect.

“Their toxins are known to be kind of psychedelic, so that’s why some people choose to do that,” education and outreach director at the Phoenix Herpetological Society, Katelyn Garcia, told Ross and Russel.

But the NPS warns toad licking can cause anxiety, nausea, seizures or even death.

“As we say with most things you come across in a national park, whether it be a banana slug, unfamiliar mushroom, or a large toad with glowing eyes in the dead of night, please refrain from licking,” the NPS Facebook post reads.

“Too much of the poison can definitely have detrimental effects to people,” Ms Garcia said.

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