As we in Queensland know, cane toads can be deadly to household pets. The glands at the back of the head secrete a poisonous liquid - and when a dog, cat or any other animal chases, catches and tries to bite the cane toad - its mouth fills with the dreaded poison and if not treated, it can die. We nearly lost our beloved pet Kramer several times - he was a dachshund, a hunting dog and for him the jumping cane toad was fair game.
Last night as I was taking Marti outside for his last 'pee' I saw one jump away. Marti didn't see it, so I pushed him inside the house, while I used that I think is an axe handle, and killed the toad. Carefully I pushed it into a plastic bag, and sealed the top. This morning I will put the carcase in the big rubbish bin, and tonight I will keep my eyes open to see if the toad had any rellies in the back yard.
Last night as I was taking Marti outside for his last 'pee' I saw one jump away. Marti didn't see it, so I pushed him inside the house, while I used that I think is an axe handle, and killed the toad. Carefully I pushed it into a plastic bag, and sealed the top. This morning I will put the carcase in the big rubbish bin, and tonight I will keep my eyes open to see if the toad had any rellies in the back yard.
And I will keep an eye on Marti.
Here's a video of one of the little blighters.
Here's a video of one of the little blighters.
You can read more about them from the Australian Museum website here - where this video came from.
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