Toad Venom strain

SMELL9: 5 / 10

FLAVOUR9: 4 / 10

SMOOTHNESS: 9.3 / 10

ASH APPEARANCE: 9.2 / 10

STRENGTH: 9.6 / 10

OVERALL SMOKE: 9.5 / 10

THE BRAND: IYKYK CA 707

IYKYK operates on a philosophy that barely needs explaining once you’ve tried their product. No big marketing budget, flashy drops. or constant social media presence. Just consistently elite California cannabis from a Northern California cultivator who lets the flower do the talking. Toad Venom strain

IYKYK is the quiet kid in the California pack game who consistently scores higher than everyone making noise — a brand working with elite genetics from breeders like Ronin Seeds and Jigga, operating purely on word-of-mouth and quality. Their Toad Venom strain earned a near-perfect score from The Highest Critic and put them firmly on the map in the connoisseur community — and crucially, this specific drop was reviewed in direct association with Imperial Club LA, making Imperial Club one of the only destinations in the country where this batch is available.

The iconic frog-lid glass jar that IYKYK uses for Toad Venom is as recognisable to California cannabis heads as the strain itself. When you see that jar, you know exactly what’s inside — and you know it’s going to be something worth opening slowly.

Toad Venom Strain — Genetics & The Story Behind the Cut

The genetics behind Toad Venom strain are as impressive as the smoke. Toad Venom is a balanced indica-dominant hybrid bred by Ronin Seeds from an elite cross of Animal Face and Sin Mintz — inheriting the mind-bending gas of Animal Face and weaving it with the frosty, sweet, doughy mint characteristics of Sin Mintz.

Ronin Seeds took Animal Face from Seed Junky Genetics on one side and Sin Mintz — itself a cross of Sin Mint Cookies and Zkittlez — on the other, putting 30 seeds into a numbered batch. From that entire run, a single phenotype landed loudest on terpenes, hardest on potency, and tightest on bud structure. Twenty-nine seeds were discarded. One keeper became the canonical Toad Venom cut — making this one of the most specific and sought-after phenotype selections in modern California cannabis.

Animal Face is itself a legend. Bred by Seed Junky Genetics’ JBeezy by crossing Face Off OG with Animal Mints, Animal Face is a clone-only cultivar that won 1st Place Indoor Flower at the 2022 Emerald Cup — widely regarded as one of the best modern OG-lineage cultivars available for solventless extraction.

Sin Mintz brings the other half of the story — Sin Mint Cookies crossed with Zkittlez, adding tart candy sweetness, refined resin texture, and the minty depth that makes Toad Venom’s terpene profile so instantly recognisable and impossible to confuse with anything else on the shelf.

Toad Venom Strain — Aroma Profile

Open the jar and give it a moment. Toad Venom strain doesn’t rush — it announces itself with a quiet confidence and then hits the room all at once.

Doughy sweet mint — the dominant first impression, like fresh cookie dough with a cool mint edge running through it
Sharp gassy fuel — Animal Face’s OG backbone coming through clean underneath the sweetness
Tart citrus zip — the Sin Mintz Zkittlez lineage adding a bright, almost lime-like tartness that keeps the profile feeling alive
Earthy pine depth — the Face Off OG heritage grounding everything with a classic Northern California resin character
Peppery spice finish — Caryophyllene adding heat and complexity on the back of the nose

The terpene profile is notable for its Limonene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene, and Nerolidol interplay — a combination widely associated with alertness, sensory enhancement, and a smoother body tone. The result is a nose that reviewers consistently describe as unlike anything else in the current catalogue — subtle at first, then complex, then impossible to forget.

Toad Venom Strain — Flavour Experience

The smoke is where Toad Venom strain earns the reputation that has spread organically through the California connoisseur community without a single dollar of advertising behind it.

Inhale:

Sweet, doughy cookie warmth hits first — the Animal Mints and Sin Mint Cookies ancestry coming through clearly
A cool mint wave follows immediately — not sharp or medicinal, but soft and naturally sweet
Tart citrus from the Zkittlez side of Sin Mintz brightens the whole profile on the front of the palate

Mid-Palate:

Gassy OG fuel builds through the middle — the Animal Face lineage taking over and adding real weight
Peppery Caryophyllene spice adds complexity and a warming heat that balances the mintiness perfectly
Earthy, piney richness from the Face Off OG backbone grounds the sweetness into something with real substance

Exhale:

Long, clean finish — the doughy mint aftertaste stays on the palate well after the exhale
White ash throughout — clean grow, masterful cure, exactly what you want from a premium California indoor batch
The combination of gas and mint on the exhale is what makes this smoke genuinely memorable

From the smell, to the flavor, to the high — Toad Venom delivers a full experience that leaves you wanting more. Roll it slow in organic papers and take your time. This is not a strain to rush through.

APPEARANCE & BUD STRUCTURE

Toad Venom produces dense, frosty forest-green colas mottled with bright orange pistils and subtle purple hues, heavily coated in a thick layer of resinous trichomes.

In this IYKYK batch specifically:

Neon green to forest green base across every nug
Deep violet and purple sugar leaves emerging from within the dense bud structure
Bright rustic orange pistils densely wound throughout
Blanket-thick crystalline trichome coverage — the Animal Face genetics pushing aggressive resin production
Tight, compact indica-leaning bud structure — dense, weighty, and substantial in hand
Visibly sticky, oily resin on every surface — the Sin Mintz side adding a refined, almost glassy trichome quality

The plant’s cookie-leaning Sin Mintz side dictates a tight internode structure with dense bud sites, while the Animal Face lineage provides a trichome overcoat that makes buds look frosted under any light. The result is a nug that photographs beautifully and delivers even more in person.

SMOKE QUALITY

IYKYK’s cultivation quality and cure work show in every aspect of the Toad Venom strain smoke experience:

Incredibly smooth inhale — the creamy mint character makes this one of the gentlest-hitting high-potency strains in the current market
Clean, even burn — holds perfectly in a joint or blunt from first light to the finish
White to light-grey ash throughout — the hallmark of a properly flushed, properly dried California craft grow
Fast-forming heavy resin ring on rolling paper — the aggressive resin production from Animal Face visible immediately
Slow, flavour-forward burn — the doughy mint and gas terpene profile stays consistent from first hit to last

This is a strain that performs at the same elite level whether you’re smoking it in a joint, a blunt, or off glass. The terpene retention from IYKYK’s cure is exceptional — the mint and gas notes don’t drop off mid-session, they build.

POTENCY & EFFECTS

Toad Venom strain does not mess around. Total THC tests at a staggering 30.6% — hitting hard and fast, ideal for seasoned consumers looking for a serious shelf-topper. This is not a casual daytime smoke. It’s a strain you set time aside for.

First Hit:

An initial wave of blissful cerebral euphoria clears the mind, sparks creativity, and instantly puts a smile on your face.
The Animal Face genetics hit fast — a face-warming rush behind the eyes that builds from the first exhale
Clear, sharp, and uplifted — the Limonene and Nerolidol driving a vivid, sensory-forward onset

Mid-Session:

You feel it settle behind the eyes, making them low and heavy, while muscles and nerves begin to fully relax. The body starts to feel light, almost weightless, leaving a heavy sense of euphoria that clears the mind and gives you a push to get something done.
Social, communicative, and genuinely joyful — this is a midday or after-work strain as much as it is an evening one

Later in the Session:

The Sin Mintz indica genetics take over fully — a paralytic body weight builds gradually and settles deep
The body loosens, muscles relax, and you feel weightless yet deeply euphoric — clear-minded enough for socialising while still grounded.
Effects last 2–3 hours with genuine potency throughout — no early fade, no sudden crash

Primary Terpenes:

β-Caryophyllene (1.18%) — the dominant terpene, bringing sharp peppery gas that grounds the strain’s personality. D-Limonene (0.478%) — bright citrus-fuel lift for mood elevation. α-Humulene (0.312%) — earthy, hoppy depth that ties the whole profile together.

Toad Venom strain is the move for experienced consumers who want the full California indoor experience — from the first smell to the last exhale to the long, satisfying high that follows.

ORDER TOAD VENOM STRAIN — DISCREET WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

IYKYK’s Toad Venom is available now at Imperial Club LA — one of the only destinations in the country where this specific batch is stocked. Every order ships in plain, discreet packaging with no branding, no indication of contents, delivered privately to your door. Whether you’re in Los Angeles, New York, London, or anywhere else in the world, Imperial Club has you covered.

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🏷️ STRAIN SUMMARY TABLE

Detail	Info
Brand	IYKYK CA 707
Genetics	Animal Face × Sin Mintz
Breeder	Ronin Seeds, Los Angeles
Animal Face Origin	Seed Junky Genetics — Face Off OG × Animal Mints
Sin Mintz Origin	Sin Mint Cookies × Zkittlez
Type	Indica-Dominant Hybrid (60/40)
THC Range	28% – 32%
Primary Terpenes	Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene, Nerolidol
Flavour Profile	Doughy Cookie, Cool Mint, Gassy Fuel, Tart Citrus
Best For	After work, social sessions, evening use, stress relief
Grow Region	Northern California, 707
Shipping	Discreet worldwide — USA, Europe & international

Toad Venom review

Toad Venom Strain by IYKYK Animal Face x Sin Mintz | California Indoor | Imperial Club LA