Sonoran Desert Toad Psychedelics

The Sonoran Desert Toad is endemic to the Sonoran Desert. It is also the only animal that naturally produces 5-meO-DMT in large quantities. Once plentiful in the region, the herpetological community is worried that it could now be overly exploited for the psychedelic substance it produces.
Producer: Liz Scherffius
Videographer: Gage Judd, Bob Lindberg
Editor: Bob Lindberg

[@RealWunderBanana]

I have a bunch that live under my grandmas house. I will always protect these big boys.

[@JoseReyes-xs3js]

Must be nice ❤

[@FilthUD]

Yall are goofy af lol. Dude says, “Must be nice” hahaha. Leave the mf frogs alone and go find yourselves some mushrooms or a dispensary lol

[@RealWunderBanana]

@@FilthUD I’m not consuming the toads lmao. I’m just saying I’m protecting the ones that are native to where my grandma lives.

[@JoseReyes-xs3js]

@@FilthUD I would rather try dmt but I don't know the laws out there if I take a 8th of shroom it's a whole day thing .I rather be there instantaneously and I'm back to normal in 5 to 20 minutes with dmt . I can't wait till they decriminalizes so I can walk into a dispensary and pick up a vape of Dmt I've done shroom b4 micro dosing is okay .

[@josesisyowma5242]

Had a storm today n saw 3 in the road so I took them to the nearby lake. I agree I'm just trying to keep them alive for the next generation. So that the people after me can enjoy them just like I do Today. I'm not looking for psychedelics just trying to maintain my habit.

[@MotorheadLars]

Wow! There was one of these beautiful creatures in my backyard! He called me outside to find him chilling by my pool one evening and he was sitting there just staring at me. That in itself was almost spiritual feeling in nature. I left him be and wished him good night. He was gone in the morning.

[@arrowthedude5107]

Thank you for bringing this to light. Being native to these lands, you do wanna harness the connection to our ancestors and still leave behind enough for the next generation. If you do happen to run into this toad and you happen to take the substance or you both go along with your lives… respect the toad and it shall respect you.

[@janiceconnett3192]

Excellent information on the toad. My daughter had one poop on her doormat (where the outdoor lighting is that attracts bugs) in AZ.

[@beancasts]

toad so cute

[@rolliecarso]

LOL. That dude in the video has absolutely ripped some 5meO.

[@johnstanson3479]

Very good work!

[@abranmendoza]

Signs need to be put up in Tucson, I watched dozens of toads be ran over this last monsoon season in Tucson.

[@ronniebaker7782]

Damn, that’s horrible

[@mlarle]

No more than 2 licks yrs ago when I lived in Redington my dog would freekout from these toads it took me a while to realize what had happened

[@Special_Head]

I’ve met this guy before! What’s up Robert!

[@simonphoenix3789]

This problem could be solved by not making it illegal. If there were regulations like with fishing, say only allowing the stuff to be collected on the spot and requiring the toads to be returned, most people wouldn't bother taking them somewhere private to milk. First of all, making DMT illegal is an absurd move. Its not addictive, it has shown its potential to treat addiction and depression, and 5 Meo DMT is short lived, so there is no reason to make it illegal.

[@Legault397]

even more than that, if it was legal, synthetic DMT would likely be a lot easier to access than toad DMT, obviating the need to collect from the toads entirely.

[@VIRGILSHELTONII]

Just like Marijuana, it's only illegal because it hurts big pharma poison money

[@miffinalpha3447]

Одна из основных причин запрета дмт вцелом, как я считаю, очень быстро выводимые следы его присутствия в организме, учитывая крайне интенсивный эффект. Не забывайте, дураков много в мире, и неизвестно, кто, где и когда решит его принять

[@JohnEboyee]

Can their secretion be absorbed into human skin? I ask because I've moved to an area with a healthy population and feel it necessary to relocate them off the road during this upcoming Monsoon season. Carrying gloves is also an option if needed. Cool video. The Sonoran Desert, Red-spotted and Couch's Spadefoot Toads are beauties of the desert.

[@Gurusum6]

No it has to be ingested or smoked.

[@JohnEboyee]

@@Gurusum6 excellent. I'll make sure to move them with my mouth then.

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

​@@JohnEboyee😂

[@doxtorbork5567]

Is the black and white clip of people poaching toads Nacho Videl? (The porn star that was charged with reckless homicide)

[@ZootedSosa]

I just did the same thing thinking it was a bullfrog especially because I’m originally from Oregon but have lived in Arizona for about eight years beautiful toad though I swear it farted on me this toad was massive like 6 inches or so

[@matthewmcguire4691]

"they are actually awakened from the sound of running water or water hitting the ground, thats what actually brings them to the surface" me too little guys, me too.

[@TA8sometimes]

Smoking weed is breaking federal law..

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

Federal govt has no credibility and works against us as a criminal racket.

[@jorgeaguilar9247]

Is it true that people can also get poisoned by smoking their venom?

[@Gurusum6]

Not in the traditional sense of poison but you can have serious psychological issues after consuming their toxin.

[@mikemyers1265]

You start to trip and access your entire life! AMAZING

[@prayingsnakefreeman2828]

There in Vegas I keep finding them

[@christianforbes-so3zl]

There is ancient art showing Bufo toads being praised for something. Surely, their psychedelic medicinal properties. 5meo is incredible. Cured a life long trauma in my mom. But let’s do the synthetic 5meo because when I see the shaman’s toad venom, too often, I find blood in the venom. Not cool.

[@miffinalpha3447]

Боженька, дай каждому, кто не отнёс жабу назад, по самому худшему бэд трипу в их жизни

[@terrymcknight5168]

Can I legally own 1

[@Jon.ftp1]

You can buy it online

[@InnocentAgilityPuppy-pp3es]

{ *Chequefibs1__* } is a psych dispensary such as DMT, shroomz, LSD, MDMA and lots more. Ships discreetly worldwide...

[@InnocentAgilityPuppy-pp3es]

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[@ronniebaker7782]

Yep he’s right you can buy them online. Just get a male and female and take care of them if that’s what you choose to do.

[@scottagnew7601]

Can you get any dmt😊

[@Dmtmindset222]

Are u Canadian

[@masterjair8069]

Where i live, its a lot of these Toads, they have killed almost 20 cats n dogs.. guess they got to high... idk.. but its a lot... they eat cat food and they are size of a grown man hand 🐸🖐🏿

[@scizorsky9152]

5 meo-dmt only comes from living things or things that were once living, unless synthesized. So no it can't be sourced from something other than a living thing unless you own a lab and synthesize it from another chemical.

[@jbl420]

just legalize all these things and the toads can live comfortably while the humans can do what theyre gonna do anyway

[@InnocentAgilityPuppy-pp3es]

Hey I'll refer to a mate I cop from couples of time,he's reliable and ships discreetly.......

[@InnocentAgilityPuppy-pp3es]

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[@InnocentAgilityPuppy-pp3es]

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[@danielbarrera9450]

INTENSE 😂

[@April-t6z]

I bet at least half of that crowd refer to themselves as vegans

[@katesandoval_mc]

Bufo secretions are used in Mexico by medicine men for spiritual purposes where it's legal. Does it really matter there's no information on past indigenous use? Does that negate current spiritual practices? I'm disappointed there was no mention on how 5-MeO-DMT is being studied to treat depression, anxiety disorders, addiction, and ptsd or how it is used legally in mexico in ceremonies to treat these disorders. It's completely ok for us to live in a world where we abuse/kill animals for food but its not ok to milk a toad (which does not kill it) for a substance that can significantly help in treating multiple mental health disorders? There are other alkaloids found in the toad secretions that distinguish it from synthetic 5-MeO-DMT. This toad is not a protected species and it is legal to catch up to 10 for hunting/fishing purposes in the state of Arizona with a valid license. I'm not encouraging people in Arizona to collect this substance because it is a schedule I controlled substance and it is illegal. In Mexico, it however is legal and there are conservation efforts happening in private sanctuaries that have been successful at increasing the population. Basing a species's population decline on locations in Tucson does not give you an actual look on what's going on with the population as a whole. There is far more precipitation in Mexico than Southern Arizona and thus more toads. Also it is impossible to determine the true impact of climate change, pollution and land development. Lastly this toad has brought vitality and economic income to the Seri Community of Puenta Chueca. They look at this toad as sacred.

[@bodhi419]

Is "milking" one toad enough to have an experience?

[@fabianenlazadordemundos2650]

Jajaja ..,climate change., 10-4 my little sheep

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

Luckily each female and male are able to lay thousands of eggs and if the young are protected from very high mortality their first year of life their populations could be replenished if the environment is still good enough.

[@Dmtmindset222]

I did it today

[@DonaldTanner-q2l]

They live in my yard by the irrigation ditch. We use to play with them as kids. We use to kiss them

[@FourthWayRanch]

leave the toads alone

[@GloomBloomGroove]

This is so sad. People want to have a life changing experience and get clarity/feel love from the universe yet they're harming a living creature in the process. Like bye?? That's just got bad energy all over it

[@willlamm9017]

It doesnt kill the toad dumbass, plus you have no idea.

[@Gh4cv]

Maybe you should research before you start lying like you know something?

[@Dmtmindset222]

❤

[@laxlvrfx]

Transcendental experience ?! Like interfacing with what can only be referred to as “god “ for lack of a better word . I would even go so far as suggesting that it’s might be the ultimate human experience . it can traumatic for some who go into it unprepared, no one is really prepared at their first experience . As astounding and beautiful as it may be it can be a lot to manage . It’s like finding truth and realizing you don’t live in a culture that even knows what truth is . I suggest caution and education and community before engaging such a molecule .

[@stefanifisherrn]

We played with them tonight 😊so friendly

[@josesisyowma5242]

Me too lol i was surprised 3 little ones about the size of a thumbnail jump out in the night light after a rain storm while I'm feeding the pups. Having a lake nearby I grabbed a bucket n put some collected rain water in it n took them to the lake. Hopefully they burrow before the fall cold catches hold here in Arizona . Just before I released them I'm sitting there talking to them wishing them good health petting them. Lol Life so precious

[@ericksullivan3372]

​@@josesisyowma5242hope that lake wasn't far from where you found them. They're not supposed to be moved from their home

[@tomstone7647]

Is someone working on relocating the toads? I got a lot on my property

[@rulingmoss5599]

If they're native they have equal right to be there as you do, respect them.

[@JoseReyes-xs3js]

Yes I could help you and give them a habitat if you don't want them in your property they are a very sacred species that use to live pretty much all the rivers from Colorado Arizona down to California but have gone extinct in certain areas cuz of all the dams and filters that stop them from thriving human have put stop on the rivers and it cuts off the wild life population

[@tomstone7647]

It's just that where I live I have a lot of them.

[@tomstone7647]

If I tried right now, I bet I could find 25 on my property in a half hour

[@tomstone7647]

Posting number of an organization or someone I can contact

[@Lo-water-guide-service]

Maybe you shouldn’t have sold the toad out by doing VICE

[@cfields6772]

Sounds like the greatest thing ever until you consider morality...

[@terrymcknight5168]

Not to hurt

[@BLAZING900]

I would love to breed these toads.

[@BLAZING900]

@QueenHas ty

[@gweilo5565]

I have dogs…. These toads don’t have a very long life if I see them in my backyard.

[@Beatbass1]

The toads have just as much right to exist as your hounds. Have some compassion and just place them over your fence or relocate them

[@zippyflamez4597]

Give them to me 😂

[@project0point994]

LEAVE THE TOADS ALONE

[@geometry4749]

Don’t let your dogs outside than so the toads don’t have to suffer

[@dexrim643]

@@geometry4749dogs gotta go outside lol you don’t want them shiting inside ur place besides things gonna die one way or another

[@davy1458]

Where can I buy 9ne of these toads

[@ChrisSierras]

Don't, they are not for sale or exploitation

[@coihuvothevoid5400]

​@@ChrisSierrasthat is unfair !

[@CatboyChemicalSociety]

Just take melatonin at 1AM and wait 2 hours till 3 then it will convert to 5 meo dmt in your brain once lights are off and you lye on your back. Best part is this is 100% legal

[@InnocentAgilityPuppy-pp3es]

Hey I'll refer to a mate I cop from couples of time,he's reliable and ships discreetly.......

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