Toad species/mixing need clarification

[stickytoes]

Thank you! Both of you. :-) That's what I needed to know. I considered that, but never knew for sure. It has now been explained to my satisfaction. I'm the one who owes the coke. ;-) Hopefully a simple thank you will do.

[stickytoes]

Maybe I uttered the words "to my satisfaction" too soon. Is it about the amount of toxin/poison or the type? (Consider this a P.S.)

[Kurt]

Both, but mostly the type of toxins involved and the variations of it within the two different species concerned.

[stickytoes]

Has there been any research to determine the similarities of species toxins? Are there any species whose toxins are not harmful to each other?

[stickytoes]

By the way, I'm not trying to find an excuse to house different species together. I'm not acting on any of this. :-P Like I said before, I just like to have a thorough knowledge of why I'm doing what I'm doing.

[Kurt]

Has there been any research to determine the similarities of species toxins? Are there any species whose toxins are not harmful to each other?

I imagine so, but I don't know of any off hand.

Not as far as I know.

[tylototriton]

I'm pretty sure research has been done on the effects of some toad venom in humans. If that interests you then check out Brian Fry's website VenomDoc or just search for some combination of Bufo and LD50. Also, back to like your very first post. The reason John said American/European was because toads from these two areas are usually around the same size, while toads from South America or Africa (B. marinus for example) can be absolutely massive.

Best,
Alex

[stickytoes]

Thanks guys. I guess I've come to the end of it, but I appreciate your knowledge and input on the subject.