Superwash treated 4ply sock yarn with 75% merino wool for softness and warmth and 25% nylon for enhanced durability. It is suitable for approximately 2-3mm needles. About 420 metres per 100g skein. This yarn is presented as a skein. If you would like it caked then this adds 24h to the dispatch time.
About the Frog
The Amazon Milk Frog (Trachycephalus resinifictrix) is a large species of arboreal frog native to the amazon rainforest in South America. They are nocturnal, have large, adhesive toe pads for climbing, and a loud barking call.
The bluish green colouration and brown markings provide camouflage amongst trees and vegetation. They arise from a combination of
- Melanophores, cells containing black or brown melanin pigments,
- Xanthophores, those with yellow pigments), and
- Iridophores, which have reflective or iridescent properties rather than pigment, and appear blue.
When threatened, specialised skin glands secrete a milky, white, and toxic substance rich in alkaloids, particularly bufotoxins. This behavior, known as "foaming," is a common defense mechanism observed in various frog species, but the Amazon milk frog is particularly well-known for the potency of its secretion. Bufotoxins are potent chemicals that can cause irritation or even be harmful if ingested or if they come into contact with mucous membranes or open wounds.