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Lick!

To obtain the psychoactive substances the venom of psychoactive toads is commonly milked from the toad’s venom glands. The milking procedure does not harm the toad — it consists of stroking it under its chin to initiate the defensive venom response. Once the liquid venom has been collected and dried, it can be used for its effects. The toad takes about a month to refill its venom glands following the milking procedure, during which time the toad will not produce venom. Some vendors sell dried toad skins, even though it is possible to harvest the venom without harming the toad. The venom is often used for recreational purposes. --Wiki

 

 

Taken using a reverse-lens macro technique I saw off Photojojo, and a shaky hand.

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Uploaded on December 15, 2010
Taken on September 13, 2010