They're toxic if you eat them (or lick them, as some folk are prone to do, eeeuuuu) but no doubt can cause skin irritation. Technically you should wear gloves when handling a cane toad, but people don't always. Here's a good FAQ on the critters: http://www.amonline.net.au/herpetology/faq/cane_toad.htm
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Date: 2007-04-02 12:36 am (UTC)