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Epibatidine, Dart Frog Toxins, and the Biggest Misconception: Are Dart Frogs Poisonous in Captivity?

Epibatidine toxin from Epipedobates anthonyi poison dart frog explained with comparison to captive bred dart frogs and reference to Alexei Navalny case

You’ve probably seen headlines recently claiming a “dart frog toxin” called epibatidine was used as a poison. That kind of story spreads fast — and it often creates the wrong impression that pet dart frogs are dangerous. They aren’t. In this article I’ll break down what epibatidine is, which frog species it’s linked to, how […]

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