Toadzilla runs riot over Australia!

[wraithfodder]

Okay, there's cute Knut  the polar bear cub and now there's ... TOADZILLA! I've been following the prolific cane toads in Australia for years, but now they found a BIG one.


You can read the full story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6499713.stm or just google.com/news and search for 'toadzilla.' ;) I remember reading that these toads will eat anything, even cigarette butts, and they're toxic to the touch as well.

Comments

[sgafan33.livejournal.com]

If they're toxic to touch, did that person holding toadzilla barehanded keel over moments after the photo was taken?

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

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