Have you ever been out for a hike, saw a majestic creature and thought “I should lick that"?

We know. It's pretty tempting to put your tongue all over the wildlife. (canva)

Of course you haven’t. Because that’s stupid. But apparently, the national park service has seen it become such a problem, that they have issued a warning.

According to the National Park Service‘s Facebook page, the Sonoran Desert Toad a.k.a. the Colorado River Toad, is not only one of the largest toads found in North America, but it’s also one of the most deadly.

"Y'all aren't lickin toads are ya? No? Alright, just checking." (canva)

Why are people licking this toad? Well, the Sonoran desert toad has parathyroid glands that secrete a potent toxin. A toxin that some people claim has psychedelic properties if collected and then smoked.

The toad's toxins are said to have psychedelic properties if collected and smoked

However, the toxin can also make you incredibly sick if you get the poison in your mouth. The toxin is so poisonous and the fact that it can kill a full grown dog.

The toad has enough toxin to kill this full grown dog. And it would be ALL YOUR FAULT. (canva)

So the national park service is now having to say something out loud that it probably never thought it had to say before.

“As we say with most things you come across in a national park, whether it be a banana slug, unfamiliar mushroom, or a large toad with glowing eyes in the dead of night, please refrain from licking. Thank you.” - National Park Service

The Sonoran Desert Frog is mostly found in parts of New Mexico, Arizona and Mexico, but St. George Utah is also a part of the Southwest, so if you see one, please don’t lick it.

Don't lick things unless they ask you to. It's called CONSENT people. Look it up. (canva)

Tell you what. If you see any wildlife whatsoever, just don’t lick it. It’s called CONSENT people. Look it up.