Amazon Milk Frog

This large arboreal frog, scientifically known as Trachycephalus resinifictrix, is named for the milky, toxic secretion it releases when it feels threatened. This white substance acts as a defense mechanism against potential predators in its native Amazon Basin habitat.

Since they are tree-dwelling amphibians from the Amazon rainforest, they require a tall, vertically oriented glass terrarium with high humidity. Keepers should provide plenty of climbing branches and lush foliage to replicate their natural canopy environment.

As one of the larger amphibians in the Trachycephalus genus, they can grow to have a body length of around 3 to 4 inches. Males are generally smaller than females, which is a common trait among frog species.

While their milky secretion is highly toxic to natural predators, it is generally not lethal to humans unless ingested or if it enters the bloodstream through a wound. However, handling them can still cause skin and eye irritation, so it is best to avoid touching them.