Toad Poisoning Special Pet Topics
When a true toad feels threatened, it can release these toxins from its parotoid glands in response to a predator’s attack. The toxin is expelled in the form of a milky secretion that can be toxic to the predator. Some toads can even aim and squirt the toxin towards the predator, increasing the chances of deterring them. “I hate talking about killing any animals, but they are dangerous to dogs, especially smaller ones,” Gioeli told…