Oriental Fire Bellied Toad

Description:

A group of oriental fire bellied toads at the Tulsa Zoo. These animals exhibit aposematism, brightly colored due to their toxins. The toxin is secreted through the skin mostly from the hind legs, and sometimes the belly, in a milky-like substance when the frog is disturbed or frightened. Not only will this frog emit this toxin, it will also lie on its back to show the color of its belly, indicating its toxicity to any predators. Although harmless to the skin, if ingested, the mucus can cause discomfort to humans.

Habitat:

Native to South Eastern Asia.

Notes:

Despite the name, fire bellied toads are not true toads.