Magic Frog Thieves Hunted By Cops

Dutch police are reported to be hunting thieves who this week stole three giant toads from a local pet shop. The brown 'bufo marinus' cane toads secrete an LSD type psychedelic toxin when scared or sexually aroused, which could cause serious health problems for anyone attempting to get high by licking the potential princes, the police warned.


"If you lick them you may get a hallucination," police spokesperson Harry Oenema told Reuters, adding that potential adverse effects could include temporary muscle paralysis and even death. The toads themselves are also likely to be in mortal danger, pet shop owner Richard Mastenbroek warned in the Independent.

"I really fear for the toads' welfare; the addicts who have taken them to lick their backs for a high would have no idea of how to care for them," he said.

"The toads are non-aggressive and will be terrified at being handled this way. Furthermore, the very cold weather in Holland at the moment will mean certain death."
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