Bufo alvarius
Psychedelic Toad Hunters Are Under Attack by Mexican Cartels
Those making a living off harvesting the potent venom of the Sonoran desert toad are getting caught in the crossfire of narco traffickers.
Tourists Are Now Smoking Toad Venom in Mexico’s Hipster Town Tulum
Observers are split on the consequences of “speed-toading” using the venom, called bufo, as a cure for the ills of the modern world.
What It's Like to Smoke the World's Strongest Psychedelic Toad Venom
On the season two premiere of 'HAMILTON'S PHARMACOPEIA,' the host tracks down a toad known for producing a powerful strand of DMT.
The Indigenous Mexican Tribe That Honors Rare Psychedelic Toads
Check out a deleted scene from the new season of 'HAMILTON'S PHARMACOPEIA.'
Hunting for the Most Potent Psychedelic Toad Venom on Earth
Hamilton Morris traveled to Mexico to track down the Sonoran Desert Toad, a rare species whose venom triggers one of the most powerful trips on the planet.
In Search of Hallucinogenic Toads
VICE Mexico went looking for Bufo alvarius, a toad species that contains a high dosage of the hallucinogen 5-MEO-DMT in its body.