About this episode

The episode explores the wild truth behind Toad Licking and features stories about the beneficial relationship between frogs and tarantulas, as well as caterpillars that mimic snakes.

Kirk is up first this week and he brings us the wild truth behind Toad Licking. Rachel brings us a weird story of two unlikely buddies. Frogs and Tarantulas. Their relationship turns out to be beneficial to both. Victoria rounds out the show with a story of caterpillars that mimic snakes! The illusion is pretty amazing and even fools Rachel. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad-free! Support us: patreon.com/strangebynature Email us: contact@strangebynaturepodcast.com Visit us at: strangebynaturepodcast.com where you can sign up for our episode emails.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kirk, Rachel, Victoria

Topics covered

• Toad Licking
• Frogs
• Tarantulas
• Caterpillars
• Mimicry
• Nature Relationships

Keywords

• Toad Licking
• Frogs
• Tarantulas
• Caterpillars
• Mimicry
• Nature
• Wildlife

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon, Strange by Nature

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