December 14, 2007

Sean - Costa Rica


The Champion spent 10 days in Natural Paradise of Costa Rica, trekking through rainforests, climbing volcanoes, and lounging on the beach.

The Champion’s first stop was a trek through the Jungles of Tortuguero where it encountered the infamous Strawberry Poison Dart Frog.

Each of these tiny, brightly colored red frogs contain enough neurotoxin to kill nearly 100 humans. In fact, traditionally, the native Indians who lived in Central and South America would wipe the tips of their blow-gun darts on the skin these frogs to create a leathal weapon. If hit, the victim would become paralyzed, stop breathing, and quickly die.

Apparently the Strawberry Poison Dart Frog is attracted to the color Blue.