Some people will do anything to get high. They might even lick potentially toxic toads. It’s gotten so bad that the National Park Service had to put out a PSA begging visitors to refrain from this dangerous behavior.
Poison control also warns that 5-MEO-DMT is an illegal DEA schedule I drug and is extremely dangerous.
They warned that swallowing might lead to life-threatening health risks affecting the mouth, throat, and heart.
Despite warnings, many celebrities make toad venom their drug of choice. It is a favorite of boxer Mike Tyson. It has also been spoofed on Family Guy.
Glamorous influencer Victoria Barbara claims she was enlightened after her toad venom trip. She now hypes Bufo therapy which involves inhaling toad milk.
The Colorado River toad can be found in certain New Mexico, Arizona, and California areas. At 7 inches tall, it is one of the tallest toads in North America.
