I’ve only spotted a few of these green and black poison dart frogs in my Central American travels — this one in Costa Rica. They are considered on the lower end of toxicity but still have enough poison to stop the beating of a human heart. That said, they need to really feel threatened to release any toxins. Interesting fact: they lose their toxicity in captivity leading scientists to believe they get their poison from a diet of mites and other insects in the wild. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm — with Canon 500D close up filter) ISO 100, f/8 at 1.5 seconds.
I get my toxicity from an undeserved sense of superiority that’s constantly being threatened by people around me. But I might try mites and other insects. Sounds tasty and effective.
Thanks for the chuckle, Louis! As for the real subject: he’s beautiful, and I’m so glad you had a proper zoom lens to keep a safe distance! How far can they shoot their poison darts?!
Well, truth be told, I was about a foot from this little one. They are harmless, however, unless I were to ingest some of that poison. They get the name poison dart frogs because of the native people who would rub their spear tips on the frog’s skin before hunting.
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I’ve only spotted a few of these green and black poison dart frogs in my Central American travels — this one in Costa Rica. They are considered on the lower end of toxicity but still have enough poison to stop the beating of a human heart. That said, they need to really feel threatened to release any toxins. Interesting fact: they lose their toxicity in captivity leading scientists to believe they get their poison from a diet of mites and other insects in the wild. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm — with Canon 500D close up filter) ISO 100, f/8 at 1.5 seconds.
I get my toxicity from an undeserved sense of superiority that’s constantly being threatened by people around me. But I might try mites and other insects. Sounds tasty and effective.
Good strategy Louis. Let me know how that goes.
Thanks for the chuckle, Louis! As for the real subject: he’s beautiful, and I’m so glad you had a proper zoom lens to keep a safe distance! How far can they shoot their poison darts?!
Well, truth be told, I was about a foot from this little one. They are harmless, however, unless I were to ingest some of that poison. They get the name poison dart frogs because of the native people who would rub their spear tips on the frog’s skin before hunting.
We are all glad U kept a safe distance but still showed all his green
I was close, but made sure not to touch the frog (which I try not to do even if no toxicity). They sure are cool looking little guys.
Sorry I missed this one yesterday, I love the frog and I love the background!
As I knew you would. Thanks Mo.