We can find this beautiful frog in the forests which are located in southern Suriname and northern Brazil. It grows to 3 - 5 cm in length and females are larger than males.
But be careful with this frog, its skin is poisonous. It has venomous glands which serve as a defense mechanism against predators. The poison can paralyze and sometimes kill. To synthesize it, this frog should eat ants or other insects that produce formic acid. If it doesn't eat these bugs, it won't be venomous.
People who live in those forests use the venom to put it on the arrowheads and darts.
The black spots are unique to each frog and the skin color vary from blue to purple. When male frogs become adults they are able to sing.
They are very colorful and appealing frogs but they hide a dangerous secret on their skin.
But be careful with this frog, its skin is poisonous. It has venomous glands which serve as a defense mechanism against predators. The poison can paralyze and sometimes kill. To synthesize it, this frog should eat ants or other insects that produce formic acid. If it doesn't eat these bugs, it won't be venomous.
People who live in those forests use the venom to put it on the arrowheads and darts.
The black spots are unique to each frog and the skin color vary from blue to purple. When male frogs become adults they are able to sing.
They are very colorful and appealing frogs but they hide a dangerous secret on their skin.
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