Man Charged With Toad-Licking
POSTED: Thursday, November 15, 2007
UPDATED: 10:01 am EST November 15,
2007
 A 21-year-old man in Kansas City was charged with possession of a venomous toad with the intent of licking its body to get high, according to police. |
A 21-year-old man in Kansas City was charged with possession of a venomous toad with the intent of licking its body to get high, according to police.
VIDEO: Man Allegedly Tries To 'Trip' On Toad
David Theiss, 21, was arrested after police said he was trying to get high with the Colorado River toad.Officers in Clay County said it is the first time they've ever charged someone with toad-licking.Residents in Kansas City said toad-licking is becoming more common."People used to do it all the time, a long time ago, but it kind of faded out for a while. but now I think it is coming back as a fad," animal expert Danny Snyder said. "It is not a real smart fad, but it is coming back as one."The Colorado toad has glands that release venom strong enough to kill small animals. The venom also contains hallucinogenic chemicals, according to a UPI report."The toxins in it can kill a lot of things," Synder said.Watch Local 6 News for more on this developing story.
VIDEO: Man Allegedly Tries To 'Trip' On Toad David Theiss, 21, was arrested after police said he was trying to get high with the Colorado River toad.Officers in Clay County said it is the first time they've ever charged someone with toad-licking.Residents in Kansas City said toad-licking is becoming more common."People used to do it all the time, a long time ago, but it kind of faded out for a while. but now I think it is coming back as a fad," animal expert Danny Snyder said. "It is not a real smart fad, but it is coming back as one."The Colorado toad has glands that release venom strong enough to kill small animals. The venom also contains hallucinogenic chemicals, according to a UPI report."The toxins in it can kill a lot of things," Synder said.Watch Local 6 News for more on this developing story.
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