Are bullfrogs really poisonious?

Question

I seen just one small frog.....what looked like a bullfrog....in my backyard the other night. My dogs were inside, so I didn't get too alarmed over it. But it has left me curious. I've heard that they can kill a dog or other pets. Anyone have information about these critters. I live in SW AZ, where we've been having moonsoon rains all summer.

Answer 1

I've never heard of any poisonous frogs in the U.S. especially American bullfrogs.  It's a good idea not to trust such things anymore

after all we now have  Burmese pythons in Florida that are multiplying rapidly because of inconsiderate pet owners and pet stores.  So why not an inbred or a toxic frog in the U.S.  Especially in a climate that is well suited for exotic animals,reptiles etc to flourish.

Photo in the News: Python Bursts After Eating Gator (Update)

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/...

Now as far north as North Carolina

VIDEO: Invasive Lionfish Explode

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/...

The Nature Conservancy in Florida - Stopping a Burmese Python Invasion

http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northa...

So always use caution because of irresponsible pet owners we could very well have a toxic frog,

Answer 2

Bullfrogs I don't think are.  But there are poisonous toads in the desert have some poison.  The ones here in SoCal usually just make dogs drool and vomit. But some probably can be deadly if eaten.  

There is a site called "reptiles and amphibians of North America" I think.  Something like that with all the toads...And there is on about the desert animals.  I can't think of the links, sorry.  

Try a search for Colorado toads (that's the name of the critter).  

I would not worry about it much. Dogs may bite a toad, but the reaction will usually be to drop it and never touch again.  Unless your dog like trippin'.  Yes there is an hallucintion causein toad in the desert.  

Answer 3

Bullfrogs are not poisonous. Where do you think frog legs come from?

Answer 4

I don't know of any poisonous frogs in the US.

Answer 5

Bullfrogs are huge and hang out in or around water.  They won't hurt dogs.  

The bufo marinus toad is poisonous and can kill a dog.  They have a triangular dent on each side of their head and can grow to be quite large.  They're also known as giant toads and cane toads.  

Answer 6

no bull frogs are not poisonious i have about 8 in my ponds. they are not . i also have 3 dogs who like to chase them, if they were poisonious they would be dead.

Answer 7

bufo alvarius  the colorado river toad.. here's a good site on him.

http://www.erowid.org/animals/toads/toad...