From: Ismark Area: Magical Plants To: Mark Krubsack 24 Aug 93 23:15:00 Subject: Re: TOADS UpdReq In a message dated 08-22-93 MARK KRUBSACK wrote to ALL: MK> Hello All, MK> MK> I've heard of toad or frog secretions that are pschyo-active. Can MK> anyone give some book references to this? I have the Psychedelics MK> Encyclopedia but couldn't find any reference. MK> MK> BTW, on MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head show, there's a scene where MK> Beavis is sucking on a frog trying to catch a buzz. It's my thought MK> that the above-mentioned amphibian is the goal of their attempt(s). I'm not sure I'd have admitted to the world that I saw this on Beavis and Butthead, but yep, that's the frog they're after. Now if I could only remember what frog it is. ...My tagline's on vacation. -> Alice4Mac 2.2b2 E QWK Eval:17Aug93 718499927771849992777184999277718499927771849992777184999277718 From: Rakshasa Area: Magical Plants To: Ismark 25 Aug 93 08:34:34 Subject: CANE TOADS UpdReq The psychoactive frog in question is the Bufo Cane Toad... the substance is known as Bufotine, I believe. Haven't licked any toads yet, so I can't discuss the effects. I have heard it's a relatively powerful hallucinogenic, albeit one of limited recreational value. 718499927771849992777184999277718499927771849992777184999277718 From: Deep Black Area: Magical Plants To: Mark Krubsack 25 Aug 93 07:54:00 Subject: Re: Toads UpdReq MK> I've heard of toad or frog secretions that are pschyo-active. Can MK> anyone give some book references to this? I have the Psychedelics MK> Encyclopedia but couldn't find any reference. Several species of toad secrete 5-MEO-DMT. It is, in my opinion, not worth the trouble. I ordered some of the pure alkaloid through a chemical company several years ago. It is potent, but very uncomfortable! Aside from pretty extreme nausea, it has none of the esoteric content of plain DMT. It also makes you feel like your body weighs a couple of tons. After the first time, I never wanted to do it again. I can't comment on the toads, as I've never messed with it again. 718499927771849992777184999277718499927771849992777184999277718 From: Nachash Area: Magical Plants To: Deep Black 25 Aug 93 21:28:00 Subject: Re: desperately seeking UpdReq Thanks for the addresses and information. When you have time I would also appreciate the address for BioVisions, as I do not have the Whole Earth Review. Thanks! Just finished reading _True Hallucinations_ by McKenna and found it quite interesting. Some things he describes in the book are similar to experiences that I had quite a few years ago.... What are your feelings on McKenna's overall philosophy? 718499927771849992777184999277718499927771849992777184999277718