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Not my cluster cure
« on: Oct 15th, 2006, 8:09pm »
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I have brought this over from another thread because apparently other people have also checked up on this.  Therefore, sit back and let me tell ya a story.
 
It all began at a CalOUCH meet and Greet when someone mentioned that they saw on the Simpsons something about Homer (a paragon of intellectual curiosity) chasing down and licking toads because they secrete a hallucinogen when annoyed.  
 
If you saw it on the Simpsons it must be true.  
 
In this case...there really are some research projects going on with neuro toxins found in the wild.  Not to be confused with oxymorons found in captivity.  
 
I have found info about the giant monkey frog, who secretes a toxin through his skin when "annoyed" by mild electrical currents.  They are milking these frogs and studying the use of the toxin in treating deep vein thrombosis and some mental health disorders.  Hmmm, very interesting....  
 
There is the golden poison frog.  Never, I repeat, never lick or kiss that one.  Got enough toxin on its skin to kill 8-10 people.  The aboriginal peoples of South America used to rub the tips of their darts on the frog-that way it didn't matter if they were good aims, just had to nick their prey.  The toxin that many of these critters have in common is TTX.  Then there's the blow fish...  
 
So lest anyone get huffy bout this-its not exactly a hijack-just mentioning that there are more things in heaven and on earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy. ( has a nice ring to it, that line.   Must have come from the Simpsons)  
 
In response to the above information:
 
Bufotenin, also known as 5-hydroxy-DMT.  It's a tryptamine related to the neurotransmitter, serotonin.    
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bufotenin  
 
Chemical structure bears a close relationship to that of LSD and psylocybin.    
 
This is off-topic, though, certainly.  It probably deserves its own toad-licking thread.    
   
 
Best,  
 
George  
 
I agree with George, so here you have it- a "not a cure" thread about hallucenogenic toads.
 
What more could anyone ask for on a Sunday afternoon?
 
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« Reply #1 on: Oct 15th, 2006, 8:12pm »
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George, followed you rlink.....OMGosh..... "the church of the toad of light"!!!!!!
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« Reply #2 on: Oct 15th, 2006, 8:15pm »
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"Some severe poisonings were recorded after some toad-lickers mistakenly used Bufo marinus (Common Cane Toad) and other species for this purpose. The venom of B. marinus contains Bufotenin alongside powerful heart steroids, the use of which can lead to heart attacks and death."
 
So be careful, kids.
 
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Kathy, put the toad down.
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« Reply #3 on: Oct 15th, 2006, 8:23pm »
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I don’t care if it does turn into a handsome Prince, I’ll try most things once but one does draw the line somewhere & I aint liken no toad.hurl
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« Reply #4 on: Oct 15th, 2006, 8:39pm »
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Cane toads were introduced to Australia around 1935 in an attempt to control the sugar cane beetle like it does in it's native South America.  Difference is that our beetles fly and toads don't.
 
They've gone on to become one of our most serious pests and their effect on local wildlife is horrifying to see.
 
I've seen various recipes for their use as hallinagens (some quite remarkable) but the result on users is always pretty much the same - brains like scrambled eggs.
 
Until quite recently it was an offence against the Drugs Act to own or process any toad products so woe befell a couple of Queensland blokes who started making leather wallets from the skins.  The judge had no option but to prosecute them, while commenting that they were only doing a wonderful act towards native animal conservation, and fined them a total of ten cents each without the recording of a conviction.
 
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« Reply #5 on: Oct 15th, 2006, 8:49pm »
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I am sorry but I refuse to test licking toads even in the name of medicine.
 
 
I reserve my right to change my mind only in the event that it can be proven that doing so will land me a handsome AND rich Prince.  
 
 
But then knowing my luck he will probably be gay ...  
 
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« Reply #6 on: Oct 15th, 2006, 9:28pm »
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I still wanna know who figured out that pissing off a toad,......and then licking it....gave you a narcotic high? How many animals did they piss off and lick before they discovered the toad? Gerbils, rodents, cats...the odds are astronomical that the first critter they annoyed and licked hit paydirt for them.   Sigh....some people have waaaaaay too much time on their hands...... Grin
 
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PS..I know a source in Sacramento for colorful psychedelic toads.......
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« Reply #7 on: Oct 15th, 2006, 10:20pm »
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I did some further research on toad-licking and came up with this citation from a German website:
 
http://www.grow.de/Archiv/Magazine/05-02/DMT/dmt02.htm
 
In part, it states:
 
Das 5-Me0-DMT wurde erstmals in Dictyoloma incanescens DC. entdeckt, später auch aus Anadenanthera peregrina isoliert. Es kommt in sehr vielen Pflanzen vor, meist vergesellschaftet mit N,N-DMT. Es ist etwas stärker wirksam als N,N-DMT und besetzt bei gleichzeitiger Gabe schneller die dafür vorgesehenen Rezeptoren. 5-Me0-DMT ist ein natürlicher Neurotransmitter im menschlichen Nervensystem. Wenn 5-Me0-DMT (10-20 mg) geraucht bzw. verdampft und inhaliert wird, tritt die Wirkung blitzartig ein, ist äußerst extrem und dauert ca. 10 Minuten. Viele Menschen machen mit dieser Substanz schamanische Erfahrungen, erleben Erleuchtungszustände und das klare Licht des Nirwana (Metzner 1988.
 
And who can argue with that?
 
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The 5-Me0-DMT became for the first time in Dictyoloma incanescens DC. discovered, later also from Anadenanthera peregrina isolates. It seems to N-DMT in very many plants, usually nationalized with N. It is somewhat more strongly effectively than N, N-DMT and occupied with simultaneous gift faster the receptors planned for it. 5-Me0-DMT is a natural neurotransmitter in the human nervous system. If 5-Me0-DMT (10-20 mg) smokes and/or evaporates and is inhaliert, the effect occurs lightning-like, is extremely extreme and takes approx. 10 minutes. Many humans make schamanische experiences with this substance, experience illuminating conditions and the clear light of the Nirwana (Metzner 1988.
 
So for an experience that occurs lightning-like and is extremely extreme, licking your local toad might be just the ticket, if you can get past the wart thing.
 
I don’t think it’s a cure, though.  
 
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« Reply #8 on: Oct 15th, 2006, 11:04pm »
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on Oct 15th, 2006, 10:20pm, georgej wrote:

 
Many humans make schamanische experiences with this substance, experience illuminating conditions and the clear light of the Nirwana (Metzner 1988.
 
 
Best,
 
George

 
 
ROTFL ! laugh  laugh  laugh
 
 
Does this mean I will get to glow in the dark if I try it, George ?
 
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« Reply #9 on: Oct 16th, 2006, 2:17am »
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There he is! Down there on the lower right. Grab him quick before he gets away!
 
 
 
 
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« Reply #10 on: Oct 16th, 2006, 4:17am »
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Shocked Shocked I don't eat wild mushrooms because of the risk involved so I certainly wouldn't lick a toad??  Pretty interesting thread!!
     We had cane toads in South Florida also for the same reason, to protect Sugar Cane.  What a Nightmare!  
     However bizzar sounding once the Pharmacutical companies figure out what doseage is safe I am sure we will be using it just as frequently as Botox!   Pappy
 
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« Reply #11 on: Oct 16th, 2006, 9:58am »
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Dear George,
That's why I named the thread "Not my Cluster cure"
You know who I'm concerned about?  Whoever is in charge of milking the toads-I've held alot of jobs in my life-but even I have some self-respect. Cool
Guisp:  I've often wondered the same thing about artichokes-who first saw them and thought "Yummy.  Bet we could eat those"  And how long did it take to figure out that you have to boil them for about 3 hours to make them edible?  I know for certain they were found after fire and mayonaisse were invented.
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Happy Monday y'all.  If you're reading this it means ya woke up without a toe tag and that's a good thing-you're alive to fight another day.
Peace and pain free time for all!
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« Reply #12 on: Oct 16th, 2006, 10:11am »
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toad milking would be the highest honor bestowed on potential candidates for membership.  If they croak, they weren't warty.
 
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« Reply #13 on: Oct 16th, 2006, 10:46am »
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Now if I could be GUARANTEED a handsome and RICH prince, maybe......
 
After all I DID wear banana peels all day....... Undecided
 
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« Reply #14 on: Oct 16th, 2006, 3:27pm »
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laugh laugh
"Not warty" I get it, and that was funny, Charlotte.
 
Donna, that was a frozen banana right?
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Charlotte is right - toad venom contains more than bufotenin - it also contains cardiac glycosides that act like digitalis. Can be quite fatal.  
 
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« Reply #16 on: Oct 16th, 2006, 3:39pm »
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So, what you're saying Floridian, is that this is a bad idea?   Undecided  Alright, I'll put the damned toads back where I found them.  Geez, just when I was starting to have fun, some really smart person who does his homework comes along and says things like "could be fatal".
Attention: every single person who thought this thread was for real-that I was advocating licking toads-do not lick any toads.  Not now, not ever.  No more toad licking.
thank you Floridian-for real-you do awesome research.
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Thanks, Kathy.  I needed that.
 
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Keep searching for that Prince cure.  Smiley
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on Oct 15th, 2006, 8:49pm, BB wrote:

BB wrote:
I am sorry but I refuse to test licking toads even in the name of medicine.
 
>>>BB, shame on you!!! You're willing to impregnate your DH for a cure, but you won't lick a few toads to help him out!!!
 
BB wrote:
I reserve my right to change my mind only in the event that it can be proven that doing so will land me a handsome AND rich Prince.  
 
>>>I don't know that licking a toad will land you a rich prince, but I guarantee if you succeed in getting your DH pregnant to help his HA's you will be filthy rich.  
 
BB wrote
But then knowing my luck he will probably be gay ...  
 
>>>I can also guarantee that you will be surrounded by gay men who want to reproduce-- but over here they don't call themselves princes, they call themselves Queens.  
 
 
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LOL ! Tata  
 
 
How does it help my husband out if I go licking a few psychedelic toads ?  
 
More likely that will send me straight to Heaven where I will be denied entry and get sent back down here anyway  Grin
 
On the other hand, making $$ impregnating men sounds like a great idea !  
 
Any male members here want to volunteer in the name of medical research ?  Cool
 
 
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on Oct 17th, 2006, 1:40am, BB wrote:

 
 
Any male members here want to volunteer in the name of medical research ?  Cool

 
I'll pass.  I'm probably menopausal anyway.
 
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on Oct 17th, 2006, 1:40am, BB wrote:
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I'd rather lick a toad.
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on Oct 17th, 2006, 1:40am, BB wrote:

LOL ! Tata  
How does it help my husband out if I go licking a few psychedelic toads ?  
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You're right---I have no idea what I was thinking. and thanx for the laughs--it feels good afterthe last few days.
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Ditto on the thx.  This is the lightest my heart's been in awhile.
 
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