Arrow Frogs-Poison Question
How toxic are cbb arrow frogs? I know in the wild they would eat other ants so they could get the poison that they have and use it to make themselves more lethal, but if they are cbb they wouldnt be as toxic, right? I ask this question because Ive seen 2 pictures of a person holding 2 different species of arrow frogs in their hand with out anything protecting their skin. The answer is very important because I do plan on getting a few of these (Bumble bee, Blue&Black, Green&Black). Ive already spent a couple months learning about the species and what the would need to thrive in captivity, I still probably will do more research before getting them. If their toxin is still quite lethal, then I will hold back on getting them and do alot more research on safety.
These are not my only herps, I also have: 2 grey tree frogs, 3 firebellied toads, 2 white lined geckos, 2 garter snakes, 1 crocidile gecko, and 1 leopard gecko.
The only one I regularly handle is the leopard gecko and I do realize that I would probably have to wash my hands even if I was wearing gloves after handling the frogs.
Thank you, this will help me out alot, not only in getting these, but in the future as a herpetologist.
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