tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post8393725218153658790..comments2023-11-05T04:21:47.608-07:00Comments on Sycamore Canyon: Two Mysteries SolvedKathie Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-19525979337071055142008-07-30T17:10:00.000-07:002008-07-30T17:10:00.000-07:00Thanks troy. You didn't know I had a Sherlock Hol...Thanks troy. You didn't know I had a Sherlock Holmes hat and pipe, did you!<BR/><BR/>Marvin, I'm sure some native populations used them for that purpose. I didn't know we had them here either until they showed up. As soon as I saw those glands I knew they could secrete poison. Then I had to go searching for the species. I'm learning new stuff every day down here!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-43100386196915197102008-07-23T23:19:00.000-07:002008-07-23T23:19:00.000-07:00I knew that many toads contain enough toxin to ma...I knew that many toads contain enough toxin to make a small mammal ill or even kill them if the toad is eaten. I did not know there was an even more toxic species in North America. It sounds as if the Colorado River Toad is potent enough to use for poisoning your blowgun's darts.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-20945038052964542008-07-23T20:33:00.000-07:002008-07-23T20:33:00.000-07:00Great post.Loved the photos.Good detective work.Tr...Great post.<BR/>Loved the photos.<BR/><BR/>Good detective work.<BR/><BR/>TroyTexas Travelershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16250697065385437368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-3269874785609185912008-07-23T11:04:00.000-07:002008-07-23T11:04:00.000-07:00Larry, If you come see me I will remind you not to...Larry, If you come see me I will remind you not to lick the toads. (do you really need someone to tell you that?) You always make me laugh!<BR/><BR/>Gallicissa, I'm glad you only got a little nauseous and didn't get paralyzed or killed! Goodness!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-30522971906886297272008-07-23T11:00:00.000-07:002008-07-23T11:00:00.000-07:00Shellmo, it was such fun and that toad is almost a...Shellmo, it was such fun and that toad is almost as big as my dog!<BR/><BR/>Pappy, the Pied Piper indeed! Never a dull moment around here!<BR/><BR/>Roy, thank you! Yeah, he sure is and you should hear it cry! It has a voice to match its looks!<BR/><BR/>Aphotoaday, Gus and I were wondering the same thing!<BR/><BR/>kjpweb, it was a nice surprise and I was so glad to solve both mysteries.<BR/><BR/>Katnell, Gus says I don't have to kiss any frogs because I've already found my "prince"!<BR/><BR/>zhakee, I think it is a mating call and I think they are happy, though their cry does sound like they are distressed. If I use my imagination I can just see one smoking a post sex cigarette!<BR/><BR/>Nature Girl, Glad I'm not the only crazy one driven by curiosity! While it is dark out here, I did not have to go into the wash but only walked down the sidewalk next to my house and leaned over the fence. I was tempted to climb the fence but was concerned, like you, that I would find something I would want to get away from quickly and at age 51 I don't scale fences that well anymore! I'm so glad I made you smile!<BR/><BR/>Amy, I thought you might like amphibians but I just read your post where some chickens dined on a few leopard frogs and I was beginning to wonder...:)<BR/><BR/>bobbie, thank you! You can join Nature Girl and I in our pursuit of Satisfying Our Curiosity. We'll form a club called the Crazy Curiosity Seekers! As a requirement for joining, you must be willing to throw caution to the wind! I think you'll fit right in!<BR/><BR/>bookbabie, let's hope he is the dry harmless kind and not the wet poisonous climb. I'm sure you can research this on the internet. I hope you don't stumble and fall into the pool in the meantime!Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-12369789492696183252008-07-22T07:13:00.000-07:002008-07-22T07:13:00.000-07:00I didn't know some toads are poisonous. We have on...I didn't know some toads are poisonous. We have one living around our pool who scares the *#@! out me once in a while when I stumble over him in the garden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-71805148574456732542008-07-22T05:07:00.000-07:002008-07-22T05:07:00.000-07:00Welcome home, KathieI love toads. We have very tin...Welcome home, Kathie<BR/><BR/>I love toads. We have very tiny ones here. Your photos are wonderful, and I really enjoyed your story. - See -<BR/>I'm not the only one crazy enough to go out in the thunder storm to try to see some little creature. But I've nevr succeeded in photographing one.bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658103343742852411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-33206483428943550372008-07-21T21:25:00.000-07:002008-07-21T21:25:00.000-07:00Fascinating story! That's one big toad. Ours aren'...Fascinating story! That's one big toad. Ours aren't nearly that size and I'm glad they aren't as poisonous either. I'm with you, I like frogs and toads too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-5517623121388356762008-07-21T20:34:00.000-07:002008-07-21T20:34:00.000-07:00What an interesting replay of your excitement for ...What an interesting replay of your excitement for that night! I smile as I read your story because like you I would NOT leave this alone..I too would go out regardeless of weather and investigate myself. Oh how brave you are going out to the wash as I am familiar with the total darkness in the reserve or wash areas of Arizona.<BR/>I would be afraid to run into a Javelina or a coyotte! There it was..a little old untouchable toad!<BR/>This was my smile for the night!<BR/>Loved this story! :)NGNaturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-78449168844479398992008-07-21T17:44:00.000-07:002008-07-21T17:44:00.000-07:00What an interesting toad tale. I had no idea there...What an interesting toad tale. I had no idea there are deadly toads in this country. What was all the noise about though? Mating calls? Happy toads in the rain? I can't imagine a wet toad would be unhappy.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07919620650074666155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-42321210817612016402008-07-21T09:22:00.000-07:002008-07-21T09:22:00.000-07:00Cool Toad! I like the first pic. Head on shots rea...Cool Toad! I like the first pic. Head on shots really bring out their character. I got nausea after handling a Toad way back and learnt my lesson the hard way.Amila Salgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607756343837325575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-8033522743622840262008-07-21T08:33:00.000-07:002008-07-21T08:33:00.000-07:00Kathie It's funny how you can turn something as si...Kathie It's funny how you can turn something as simple as finding a toad into a mystery novel!If I'm everin Colorado remind me not to lick the toads.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-13380630346860546312008-07-21T08:10:00.000-07:002008-07-21T08:10:00.000-07:00Kathie,Welcome home! So I guess you won't be kiss...Kathie,<BR/>Welcome home! So I guess you won't be kissing the toad to see if he turns into a prince!<BR/>The monsoon moisture finally made it up to No. Utah today, it's raining! Yeah!!!!<BR/>KKathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641155784689215782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-61521683093025050212008-07-21T05:35:00.000-07:002008-07-21T05:35:00.000-07:00Nice surprise! And in most cases - if they got in ...Nice surprise! And in most cases - if they got in - they get out. (Unless you have to offer a perfect environment for them!)<BR/>Cheers, Klauskjpwebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943083978093494506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-74711788472993299502008-07-21T03:01:00.000-07:002008-07-21T03:01:00.000-07:00You've gotta wonder where the frogs hide out u...You've gotta wonder where the frogs hide out until it starts raining... What a great adventure... Nice shots.AphotoAdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581940419934089601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-21245002708720500842008-07-21T02:51:00.000-07:002008-07-21T02:51:00.000-07:00Kathie,Welcome back.That is one ugly thing.Kathie,<BR/><BR/>Welcome back.<BR/><BR/>That is one ugly thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-75826253506289230842008-07-20T18:27:00.000-07:002008-07-20T18:27:00.000-07:00Ah, the old poison river toad. I can't wait for t...Ah, the old poison river toad. I can't wait for the next episode. First maniacle rats, now toads with no fear of humans and poison glands. Sounds like you might put a pied piper to good use. PappyPappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118854996343714131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337291898556479782.post-28279732544690161982008-07-20T15:49:00.000-07:002008-07-20T15:49:00.000-07:00Wow - amazing photos of a somewhat dangerous toad!...Wow - amazing photos of a somewhat dangerous toad! Glad your dog will be safe!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.com