FYI - Most animals that produce neurotoxins (sp?) in the wild, do not produce them in captivity. (ie: pufferfish, dart frogs, firebelly toads and newts.)
The firebelly toads sold from Petsmart are likely captive bred. They probably have lost their ability to produce the toxin.
The reason is because most these animals produce this toxin from whatever their staple diet is in the wild. Puffers eat crustacea that could have toxins. Dart frogs eat fire ants. Not sure about Firebellys, but just like the Dart frogs, the bright coloration is an indication of this toxic ability.
This is probably why your Arowana (which is funny you call so many people stupid, because I am positive you don't and won't ever have a tank big enough for an Arowana.), has yet to die.
The firebelly toads sold from Petsmart are likely captive bred. They probably have lost their ability to produce the toxin.
The reason is because most these animals produce this toxin from whatever their staple diet is in the wild. Puffers eat crustacea that could have toxins. Dart frogs eat fire ants. Not sure about Firebellys, but just like the Dart frogs, the bright coloration is an indication of this toxic ability.
This is probably why your Arowana (which is funny you call so many people stupid, because I am positive you don't and won't ever have a tank big enough for an Arowana.), has yet to die.