Dendrobates Tinctorius

Dendrobates tinctorius, also known by the common name dyeing dart frog, is a species of poison dart frog. It is the largest species, reaching lengths of 50 millimetres. This species is distributed throughout the eastern portion of the Guiana Shield, including parts of Guyana, Suriname, Brazil, and nearly all of French Guiana.The Golden Poison Frog's alkaloid poison, one of a number of poisons common to dart frogs, prevents nerves from transmitting impulses, leaving the muscles in an inactive state of contrac The average dose carried will vary between locations, and consequent local diet, but the average wild P. terribilis is generally estimated to contain about one milligram of poison, enough to kill about 10,000 mice. This estimate will vary in turn, but most agree that this dose is enough to kill between 10 and 20 humans, which correlates to up to two African bull elephants. This is roughly 15,000 humans per gram.tion. This can lead to heart failure or fibrillation