The National Park Service is warning people not to lick the giant toad, as it secretes a toxin that can cause hallucinations.
The Sonoran desert toad can make you sick if you touch or lick it., , NPS said in a Facebook post
Licking toads has become a way for people to get high, and for decades it's been considered life-threatening.
Not every toad can induce a high, and those that can vary from toad to toad
Some people use toad-licking to get high, whether they lick its back or store the toxins it secretes.
Toad licking can result in a host of unpleasant symptoms, including anxiety, euphoria, nausea, seizures, or even death.
The Colorado River toad, which grows to about 7 inches in long, releases its toxins from glands near the eye and jaw.
People are licking toads for fun, but this is bad for the toads because they could be killed for their skin secretions.