Under suspicion of illegal toad licking, a Kansas City man was arrested and released on bond. Every couple of years there’s a new cane toad licking story out of Australia. I did not realize we have our very own hallucinogenic amphibian here in North America. The Colorado River Toad secretes a venom that can result in psychedelic effects.

The toad is being held in custody under suspicion of trafficking.

KMBC-TV: KC Man Accused Of Toad Licking

Now I certainly don’t endorse licking animals without their consent, but at the end of the day, is it really necessary to have a law to prevent this? People should definitely be informed that the cuddly toad that can make the cat talk to you with one lick may you dead. That said, its not like anyone committed a real crime here. Who is the victim? I’m generally not one to complain about the ‘nanny state’ we live in, but this is ridiculous.