By  Gurpreet Singh | September 16, 2025

7 Most Poisonous Frogs and Toads Found in the Wild

Blue Poison Dart Frog

Native to Suriname, this striking blue frog secretes toxins like alkaloid. This toxin is a warning predators to keep far away.

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Strawberry Poison Dart Frog

These frogs have vivid red and blue colours, warning of toxic skin alkaloids from their insect diet. They are found in central America.

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Phantasmal Poison Frog

Endemic to Ecuador, Phantasmal Poison frog are poisionous. Their skin contains toxins which attack nerves, heart, and muscles on their predators.

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Fowler’s Toad

Commonly found in North America, Fowler’s toad secretes mild bufotoxins which can cause nausea or illness if ingested by predators.

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European Green Toad

Found across Europe and Asia, the European Green toad consists of toxins in its skin to protect them against predators such as snakes and birds.

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American Toad

Found in Canada and the eastern United States. They produce bufotoxin from parotoid glands, which can sicken pets and deter predators.

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Golden Poison Dart Frog

A native of Columbia, Golden Posion dart frog holds batrachotoxin in their skin which is strong enough to kill predators or ten humans instantly.

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