Episode
Nature: Toadskin Spell
Overview
"Toadskin Spell" examines frogs and toads and how the qualities of their skin help them survive extreme climates. Included: toad-derived poisons, medicines and hallucinogens.
Details
- Series
- Nature
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1994-05-15
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
Toadskin Spell is Episode 14 in Season 12 of Nature. It aired on 1994-05-15. The runtime is 53 min.
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