Checking out the "The Little Prince" ...

We had three guides who rounded up toads for us to photograph. This (I think I'm correct) is a Cane Toad...cute little guy that I was willing to hold. Surprisingly, they caught a couple of poisonous little frogs with their bare hands (much to everyone's dismay!) and set them on a log for us to photograph. I don't know what part makes them poisonous, but their gorgeous, bright colours suggested, "Beware!" (Coming to 365 soon!) ...This, meanwhile, was quite "dull" and harmless!

[Pam Knowler]

I think I recall some of our Aussie friends complaining about Cane Toads as they are a menace? Not sure why? A great capture - not sure I would be keen on holding one though!! LOL!!

[Allison Williams]

Great detail.

[Louise & Ken]

@pamknowler You know me...I'm always up for new experiences if it's not poisonous and is anything unlikely to kill me!

[Maria Ostrowski]

looks like it was a great trip!! I love Costa Rica!

[Louise & Ken]

@mariaostrowski How long since you were there last? I can hardly wait to return...is there ever a *cooler* month???

[Maria Ostrowski]

@Weezilou: it has been 15 years!!! I would love to go back, but there are so many wonderful places on this earth to discover!!

[Lou Ann]

He looks like he’s pretty comfortable, legs crossed and relaxing on his leaf hammock!

[Marnie]

@pamknowler @Weezilou Cane Toads are a major problem in Australia all right. I'm surprised you handled this 'orrible thing, they're quite poisonous (not venomous). The poison is in glands on their skin! Apart from anything else, these introduced toads are responsible for killing heaps and heaps of native animals which make the understandable mistake of eating them. Interesting history: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/invasive-species/publications/factsheet-cane-toad-bufo-marinus

[Poppo Livy]

I hope you killed the bloody thing after taking the photograph

[Pam Knowler]

@golftragic thanks for that Marnie I thought I had heard they were a problem in Australia.