Park officials warn visitors to STOP LICKING psychedelic toad that sweats ‘trippy’ liquid

PARK officials are pleading with visitors to stop licking psychedelic toads in a bid to get high as it can lead to death. The Sonoran Desert Toad secretes a toxin from its glands that can create a hallucinogenic experience and make people sick. Park officials have warned people to stop licking toads The creatures secrete a toxin from its glands that can create a hallucinogenic experience The US National Park Service has now been forced to beg Americans to “refrain from licking” the toads, which are one of the largest toads native to North America – and one of the most dangerous. Officials warned the toxins secreted from the amphibians could lead to hospitalisation or death. They said: ”These toads have prominent parotoid glands that secrete a potent toxin. “It can make you sick if you handle the frog or get the poison in your mouth.” READ MORE WORLD STORIES JAIL BILL Albanian gangsters in UK prisons costing taxpayer £57million a year HIGH HOPES Magic mushrooms could 'cure depression' within three years, experts say As well as hallucinations, the liquid can cause anxiety, nausea or seizures and even potentially death. It can also be crystalised and smoke as a psychedelic substance, according to The New York Times. Celebrities such as Mike Tyson and controversial podcaster Joe Rogan have discussed the use of the toxic toad substance for therapeutic, recreational, and even spiritual purposes. The toads are among the largest in North America, at nearly seven inches (18 centimetres) long. Most read in The Sun festive feels Emotional John Lewis Xmas ad about foster dad will have you in tears PAY DAY Exact code to spot when £324 cost of living payment lands in your bank account ooh la la! Emma Willis wows in bikini as she poses with ripped Fred Sirieix in Speedos grey-t scott Inside Jill Scott's stunning home as she swaps it for I'm A Celeb camp BUBBLE BURSTS Real reason Olivia was forced to quit I'm A Celeb revealed for first time GRATE LAUGH Mum was baffled after grater didn't work, I was in hysterics at epic fail The messages did not indicate how many people have been seeking recreational highs by licking the creatures, which reside in the southwestern United States and northwest Mexico. The toads secrete a milky substance containing various toxins, among which is 5-MeO-DMT — a psychoactive compound that causes hallucinations. Psychadelic experiences from this compound have become increasingly popular in recent years, with some “toad ceremonies” being conducted in the US, where it is a controlled substance, and in Mexico. According to the Arizona Desert Museum, dog owners should be especially careful if they come across one of the toads as the toxins are strong enough to kill full-grown dogs. If the toad licking continues, it could even endanger the toad, which scientists have warned would be detrimental to the species. Park officials added: “As we say with most things you come across in a national park, whether it be a banana slug, an unfamiliar mushroom, or a large toad with glowing eyes in the dead of night, please refrain from licking.” The toxins are strong enough to kill full-grown dogs.