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Strawberry Poison Dart Frog

Oophaga pumilio

Photo by JessyZich
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Comments (6)
JessyZich
yeah I think some you can hold as long as you have no openings on the skin
RavynVest
Yeah, I keep seeing pictures of people holding dart frogs... I was always told they were poisonous to the touch, not just upon ingestion... But then again, I've never had the chance to see one in-person to find out, all I know about them is from books that very briefly described them.
Juan DiTrani
this could be a good fit for Animals with Warning Colors Mission
JessyZich
Well just don't put it in your mouth! =) you can touch them
animaisfotos
Beautiful creature. Thanks for sharing. Small doubt: Isn't it poisonous? Is there no danger letting it touch the skin of your hand?

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