Deadliest Frog | What Happens if you Touch a Poisonous Dart Frog? | How to Survive | Dr. Binocs Show

gold red and green wait don't

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them little kitten why well that's a dangerous situation we'll explore by answering a life-saving question

what

happens

if you

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dart

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get closer to the vibrant world of rainforests you'll find approximately 180 species of

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off their brightly colored suits, but these colors are not safe, they serve as a warning sign for possible predators that say: stay away, I am toxic, yes, despite their small size, no one dares to get too close to these. creatures, as their skin secretions contain a powerful toxin known as alkaloids, making them unappetizing or downright deadly to any potential predator, but exactly how

poisonous

poison frogs are, determining the exact strength of their venom can be quite an enigma, but like some species they are completely harmless.

Most fall somewhere in between, toxic but not necessarily lethal, but there are some species in this family of frogs, such as the golden poison dart frog, which has skin so toxic that it can kill up to 10 adult men with one single dose. of their poison, so it's no surprise that some clever South American tribes have been using these frogs for years by coating the tips of their darts and arrows with their potent poison for hunting and that's how they got their catchy name poison frogs, but the Vital question is

what

if At first, someone mistakenly puts their hands on their poisonous family members, usually within a minute of touching them, the individual may begin to experience mild tingling to complete numbness in the contact area.

As time passes, the skin can become irritating and cause redness, itching or burning. Sensation if toxins manage to enter the bloodstream either through mucous membranes or cuts in the skin. More serious symptoms include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and muscle weakness. It can develop if medical help is not received at this point, in some extreme cases the person may suffer a seizure. and even paralysis which can be fatal. I know what you're thinking. Is there a way to minimize the risk after exposing ourselves to its poison? Well, don't worry, dear friends, we have a plan to keep you safe.

First, take a deep breath. Breathe and gently move away from the frog. We don't want any more close encounters. Next, find some soap and water and wash the area well to help remove any frog toxins on your skin, but even after that, be sure to keep them. Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth to prevent those toxins from entering your body and most importantly, talk to an adult about this and call your doctor immediately, although there are no completely effective treatments available for such cases, fortunately the doctor could prescribe it. certain medications or recommend other treatments to help you feel better, however, the best advice is to stay a safe distance from them, so next time you see a poisonous frog, remember to look but don't touch.

Trivia, did you know that scientists think dark frogs cause poisoning? They get their toxicity from some of the insects they eat, such as ants, beetles, centipedes, and termites. Yes, without their special rainforest diet, they are as harmless as the average garden frog and if you want to know more about the life cycle of frogs, check out our video. at the same time of drawing, today's sketch of the day is for Aaron Ral. I hope you learn something good today until next time, it's me Dr. boox zooming out, no one fails with didy, it doesn't matter.