Bufotoxin contains cardioactive substances. The toxin will appear as a creamy white, viscous secretion. When a cane toad feels threatened, it will release bufotoxin from glands on its back. They sit upright as they move about, and their hops are short and quick. Its underside is a white to yellow color with brown mottling.īesides their color, you can recognize these frogs from how they move. It also contains several warts over its back topped with green. The cane toad has gray and brown skin on its back with a hint of olive coloration. Cane toads are most prominent across Key West, Stock Island, Tampa Bay, Dad county, Broward county, and Hillsborough. They were then introduced to other parts of the world, including South Florida. They live downward to the Central Amazon and southeastern Peru. Cane Toad (Rhinella marina)Ĭane toads are naturally found in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. But, if you live in Florida or are visiting, you’ll want to keep an eye out for these three toxic critters. The good news is that Florida doesn’t have too many poisonous frogs. We’ll then learn why some frogs and toads are so poisonous, and how they don’t poison themselves. Interested in finding out how frogs work? Keep reading and we’ll explore the life cycle of frogs, how they sing, and how they hibernate. None of these species are harmful to humans, but they can pose a huge risk to our pets. These are the Cane Toad, the Cuban Treefrog, and the Cope’s Gray Treefrog.
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