Massive Footlong Cane Toad Captured At Florida Home
A massive cane toad, almost a foot long, was found and removed from a Florida home this past Sunday and it’s shocked everyone. After a long, heavy storm that happened over the weekend, a Marco Island family walked right into the huge cane toad. When they discovered the toxic amphibian hopping around their home they weren’t exactly sure what to do at first.
Footlong Cane Toad Captured At Florida Home:
The cane toad that was discovered was a big toad. Actually, it was huge! One biologist said they had only seen pictures of large ones out of Australia, but I’ve never seen one that size in person. According to WFLA, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says, “Most of these toads range from six to nine inches in length. These animals are poisonous, as they contain a milky-white toxin, called Bufotoxin, that can instantly kill wildlife and pets within 15 minutes. For humans, the toxin may irritate the skin or burn the eyes.”
Most of these cane female toads can potentially lay anywhere from 20 to 30,000 eggs each year. That being said, these toads can produce a ton of offspring. Like most invasive amphibians, they are attracted to humidity and wet climates. Beware if your pet accidentally bites or swallows a cane toad. They could start experiencing odd symptoms including frantic or disoriented behaviors, seizures, or foaming at the mouth. If this happens it’s important to take your pet to the vet to get help immediately.
Follow all these steps for help:
- Wash toxins forward out of their mouths using a hose for at least 10 minutes. It’s important you don’t pour the water down their throat
- Wipe their teeth, gums and tongue with a towel to remove any extra toxins
- Take them to the vet immediately