What is this please
Dec 23, 2014 20:41:24 #
These fellas come to my garden a few nights each week. Generally 4 to 6 of them. Are they frogs or toads? I'm not exactly a wildlife expert.
As far as Im aware the only open water we have around us is a huge man made lake used for wakeboarding. But thats about half a klm away so do these guys hop all that way. If not where would they live as I assumed these were water based creature. This guy is a regular visitor I think. We found him camping out under the sink in our yard.
As far as Im aware the only open water we have around us is a huge man made lake used for wakeboarding. But thats about half a klm away so do these guys hop all that way. If not where would they live as I assumed these were water based creature. This guy is a regular visitor I think. We found him camping out under the sink in our yard.
Dec 23, 2014 20:50:11 #
Billyspad wrote:
These fellas come to my garden a few nights each week. Generally 4 to 6 of them. Are they frogs or toads? I'm not exactly a wildlife expert.
As far as Im aware the only open water we have around us is a huge man made lake used for wakeboarding. But thats about half a klm away so do these guys hop all that way. If not where would they live as I assumed these were water based creature. This guy is a regular visitor I think. We found him camping out under the sink in our yard.
As far as Im aware the only open water we have around us is a huge man made lake used for wakeboarding. But thats about half a klm away so do these guys hop all that way. If not where would they live as I assumed these were water based creature. This guy is a regular visitor I think. We found him camping out under the sink in our yard.
Toad. They require very little water. They get enough through their skin from dew on grass. Frogs on the other hand------
Nice, clear shot btw.
Dec 23, 2014 20:55:26 #
It looks very much like a cane toad.
They are poisonous. make sure your pets, if you have any,
keep away from this introduced (to the Philipines and Australia) toad.
They are poisonous. make sure your pets, if you have any,
keep away from this introduced (to the Philipines and Australia) toad.
Dec 23, 2014 20:58:40 #
Since you live in the Philippines I doubt you know what "Dry" is.....Just saying ! lol
Dec 23, 2014 21:27:20 #
Bufo toad. We have many in South Florida. They secrete poison from glands on their back that is deadly to dogs. Don 't let your animals near these toads. No joke, these are killer toads. Very aggressive.
Dec 23, 2014 21:31:24 #
Shutter Bugger wrote:
It looks very much like a cane toad.
They are poisonous. make sure your pets, if you have any,
keep away from this introduced (to the Philipines and Australia) toad.
They are poisonous. make sure your pets, if you have any,
keep away from this introduced (to the Philipines and Australia) toad.
Thanks for the info. I do have two dogs and a cat who sometimes chase these things and sniff at them but make no attempt to chew on one lol.
When you say poisonous how would the poison be transferred and do you know exactly how dangerous is it?
My wife hates them but me cos Im dumb I sort of encourage them.
Dec 23, 2014 21:39:58 #
Billyspad wrote:
Thanks for the info. I do have two dogs and a cat who sometimes chase these things and sniff at them but make no attempt to chew on one lol.
When you say poisonous how would the poison be transferred and do you know exactly how dangerous is it?
My wife hates them but me cos Im dumb I sort of encourage them.
When you say poisonous how would the poison be transferred and do you know exactly how dangerous is it?
My wife hates them but me cos Im dumb I sort of encourage them.
These toads will KILL your animals. It happens too often in South Florida. Get them out of your yard. Kill the toads by pouring bleach on their backs if you have to, but get them out of your yard, one way or another.
Dec 23, 2014 21:40:27 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Bufo toad. We have many in South Florida. They secrete poison from glands on their back that is deadly to dogs. Don 't let your animals near these toads. No joke, these are killer toads. Very aggressive.
Thanks for the info my man Just read about them on the net after your warning. Next one who ventures into my yard is going to get his ass severely kicked. Said I was dumb I have been encouraging these things and even picking them up. You live and learn. Killer Toads huh.
Dec 23, 2014 21:42:38 #
TucsonCoyote wrote:
Since you live in the Philippines I doubt you know what "Dry" is.....Just saying ! lol
Hya Tucson Yep for 5 months of the year your about right. Only two seasons here wet and dry and wet can mean VERY wet.
Dec 23, 2014 23:51:42 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Bufo toad. We have many in South Florida. They secrete poison from glands on their back that is deadly to dogs. Don 't let your animals near these toads. No joke, these are killer toads. Very aggressive.
Yep, Bufo is a large genus that includes Cane toads.
Dec 23, 2014 23:54:31 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Kill the toads by pouring bleach on their backs
A 5 iron is more fun though.
Dec 24, 2014 00:06:56 #
Shutter Bugger wrote:
A 5 iron is more fun though.
I don't know. The bleach make them mad, and aggressive; and they are not afraid of humans, so they will literally chase you around the yard before they die. It is strange.
Dec 24, 2014 01:13:14 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
I don't know. The bleach make them mad, and aggressive; and they are not afraid of humans, so they will literally chase you around the yard before they die. It is strange.
Stand your ground man, pretend your kicking a goal from 45 yards...
the toad being the ball....keeping in mind cane toad poisoning is painful and effects the heart... don't do this with bare feet. Be aware too, that even though the poison usually oozes out of the poison glands of this noxious amphibian, when really riled they have the ability to squirt the poison.
The poison is absorbed through mucous membranes such as eyes, mouth, nose, abrasions and cuts. In humans the poison may cause intense pain, temporary blindness and inflammation but rarely death. Plenty of crocodiles, dogs, snakes and other "predators" do die from cane toad poisoning though.
Having lived in Far North Queensland for years, where they thrive in
plague proportions, has given me a healthy disrespect for the ugly SOBs.
Dec 24, 2014 07:34:39 #
Shutter Bugger wrote:
Stand your ground man, pretend your kicking a goal... (show quote)
I don't want to kill any of God's creatures, but I will kill a Bufo toad.
Dec 24, 2014 08:10:22 #
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