Poisonous Tree Frogs from Central America
Feb 27, 2016 15:30:45 #
I took these photos a few weeks ago of some very colorful frogs. The South American Indians, for thousands of years, have used the poison from these frog's skin to tip their arrows for hunting.
Feb 27, 2016 15:37:29 #
I hope I waited long enough for you to finish posting, Walt. Excellent shots of fascinating creatures. It's amazing that something so beautiful could be so deadly.
Feb 27, 2016 15:45:21 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
I hope I waited long enough for you to finish posting, Walt. Excellent shots of fascinating creatures. It's amazing that something so beautiful could be so deadly.
Thanks, Donna, glad you liked them. In captivity they actually lose their poison, and I'm glad, as I spent two hours coaching them to pose with my hand.
Feb 27, 2016 16:40:00 #
So interesting, Walt! Do you raise them?
waltchilds wrote:
Thanks, Donna, glad you liked them. In captivity they actually lose their poison, and I'm glad, as I spent two hours coaching them to pose with my hand.
Feb 27, 2016 16:44:47 #
Feb 27, 2016 17:08:50 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
So interesting, Walt! Do you raise them?
No, I met a man who raises them and imports them to those who want to keep them as colorful pets. I asked him about photographing them and he was happy to work with me on this as long as he could use the images on his website.
Feb 27, 2016 17:09:18 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Excellent captures of these colorful little guys!
Thanks, Carol, glad you liked them.
Feb 27, 2016 17:11:04 #
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Feb 27, 2016 17:20:56 #
Thanks, DOOK and Bob, I appreciate you taking a look and for the feedback.
Feb 27, 2016 17:27:10 #
waltchilds wrote:
No, I met a man who raises them and imports them to those who want to keep them as colorful pets. I asked him about photographing them and he was happy to work with me on this as long as he could use the images on his website.
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Feb 28, 2016 05:38:34 #
Dixiegirl said: "Excellent shots of fascinating creatures. It's amazing that something so beautiful could be so deadly." Yes in many species, including humans, OH OH!
The beauty of these "fascinating creatures" is there to warn others not to eat them... by nature birds stay away from plants and animals that look inviting.
I wonder if one would put these frogs in the classified section if you would get many takers? Humm are these central Florida species??
Indeed a beautiful collection superbly photographed. Focus and background excellent color and clarity
The beauty of these "fascinating creatures" is there to warn others not to eat them... by nature birds stay away from plants and animals that look inviting.
I wonder if one would put these frogs in the classified section if you would get many takers? Humm are these central Florida species??
Indeed a beautiful collection superbly photographed. Focus and background excellent color and clarity
Feb 28, 2016 05:55:57 #
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Feb 28, 2016 06:55:16 #
Snap Shot wrote:
Photography at it's best Walt! Nicely done!
Thanks, Bill for your comments and feedback always appreciated.
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