Are Cuban Treefrogs poisonous?
No. These frogs are not known to be poisonous to humans or small animals. But the secretions from their skin can be very irritating to your skin and eyes. To avoid getting the secretions in your eyes, always wash your hands immediately after handling any toad or frog. The secretions from the skin of any frog or toad can cause eye irritation for some people, but this is especially true with the Cuban treefrog. For more information read: “The Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) in Florida.” If you have heard about a poisonous toad in Florida, that is the Marine toad (a.k.a, Giant toad, Cane toad). Scientific name: Bufo marinus). See our UF/IFAS factsheet online about the Giant/Marine Toad (control and identification).
No. These frogs are not known to be poisonous to humans or small animals. But the secretions from their skin can be very irritating to your skin and eyes. To avoid getting the secretions in your eyes, always wash your hands immediately after handling any toad or frog. The secretions from the skin of any frog or toad can cause eye irritation for some people, but this is especially true with the Cuban treefrog. For more information read: “The Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) in Florida.” If you have heard about a poisonous toad in Florida, that is the Marine toad (a.k.a, Giant toad, Cane toad). Scientific name: Rhinella marina (formerly Bufo marinus). See our UF/IFAS factsheet online about the Marine/Cane/Giant Toad (control and identification).
