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Poison Dart Frogs

There are several species of poison dart frogs, which are also sometimes also known as poison arrow frogs. They come in a wide variety of bright colors, and are all somewhat toxic. Where the poison levels of some of these frogs is mild, others can be deadly.

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Are poison dart frogs nocturnal?

No. They are most active during the day. No.

Why do some frogs have poison?

A frog that's not green or with blach spots or stripes.

What does the poison dart frog eat?

they original food is plant and insect they get toxic from them only

When was Strawberry poison-dart frog created?

Strawberry poison-dart frog was created in 1857.

How has the poison arrow frog in the rainforest adapted to its environment?

The poison arrow frog has vivid colors which warns predators to keep away from them. If a bird ever get the taste of one, it is likely that it will not eat one again. After all, it is poisonous

Does a poison dart frog live in Australia?

No. There are no species of poison dart frogs in Austalia.

Why is the yellow-baned poison dart frog's scientific name dendrobates leucomelas?

The frog was given this name by Franz Steindachner in 1864, Dendrobates is the group (genus) to wich the frog belongs. The species epithet leuco-melas literally means 'light and dark'.

How does poison reproduce?

Poison Ivy is a perennial woody weed that is native to North America. It is reproduced by seeds, which are readily dispersed by animals and birds, as well as roots.

Can you eat a poison dart frog?

NO. You cannot eat a poison dart frog. It is POISONOUS! If you eat it you will DIE.

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First of all the question was just if you could eat a poison dart frog which you can (if you can catch it and don't mind the taste) but it would be extremely stupid as they are poisonous and some of the species (not all) even deadly.

If you insist on tasting this delicateness you should find one which is born in captivity as these are not poisonous.

Why are poison dart frogs and strawberry poison dart frogs the same?

Native Americans extract the deadly poison from the skin of these frogs and use it on their arrows or blow gun darts to quickly bring down game. In most animals, it could bring it down in seconds!

The Poison Dart Frog is a perfect example of a classic Hegelian Misnomer. The native Ast'lani name for the frog was kichu'i which was extremely similar to their word for "arrow" "point", hichu'a. These arrows were often tipped with natural plant toxins. When the Spanish arrived, the words were conflated in their understanding, leading to the name that we currently use.

What colours can poisonous frogs be?

Poisonous frogs are usually colored brightly: bright yellow, bright blue, bright red, bright green, and dull blue. One of them is red on top and has black and white leopard spots on its sides. The poison dart frog can change its several bright colors depending on its mood and location.

What are three interesting facts about poison dart frog?

One, they are poisonous. Two, the are frogs. And three, they can breath real air!!! oh my gosh!

How poisonous are poison dart frogs?

This depends on the species of the frog. The most poisonous dart frog is the golden frog of Colombia, its skin is covered in toxic alkaloids that stop nerves transmitting signals, causing paralysis, heart failure and respiratory failure. It is so toxic that Native Indians only touch their arrows to the frogs skins, and this is sufficient to kill animals shot with it. Dogs that come in contact with a paper towel on which the frog walked can die.

However most poison dart frogs are less toxic. Captive bred poison arrow frogs are not poisonous at all.

What part of the poison dart frog holds the poison dart?

Poison dart frogs got that name not because the frogs have poison darts - they haven't - but because humans used the poison from the frogs to poison their darts.

Where does the poison dart frog shelter in the wild?

this frogs are found in central and south America and are not to dificult to come across.

Who introduced poison dart frogs to Hawaii?

State Biologists introduced poison dart frogs in Manoa Valley around 1932

Can a poison dart frog live in the desert?

Poison dart frogs need rainforest areas in which to live. The only cases of poison dart frogs living in the desert is if a specially constructed ecosystem is made for them, such as that found outside Phoenix, Arizona, by a couple who apparently breed poison dart frogs as exotic pets.