Cane toads in Florida secrete a milky-white toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, including domestic pets.

Experts say the invasive cane toad, also known as the Bufo toad, poses a serious risk to pets due to the milky toxin it secretes from glands on its back. The substance can be lethal if ingested.

Experts say the invasive cane toad, also known as the Bufo toad, poses a serious risk to pets due to the milky toxin it secretes from glands on its back. The substance can be lethal if ingested.

These are the toad patrols, and they help an amphibian with love on its mind. Early spring is the start of the breeding season for common toads (Bufo bufo to scientists).

Cane toads, also called bufo toads, have glands on their shoulders that release a thick, creamy poison that can be deadly to animals.

But if you're new Florida, and aren't familiar with cane toads — which people call bufo toads — there are critical things to know about the critter.

What is a bufo toad? Here are tips on how to keep your pets, and yourself, safe Gianna Montesano, Treasure Coast Newspapers July 2, 2024 at 5:03 AM·3 min read ...

If your pet bites, licks or swallows a cane toad, your pet can become sick and die within 15 minutes without treatment, according to FWC. Symptoms include brick-red gums, frantic disorientation ...

Florida pet owners were warned on Tuesday by the Village of Tequesta that they should "be aware" of the cane or bufo toad ahead of rainy season. In their posts on social media, the Village of ...

Many toads -- like Bufo or can toads -- can cause harm to your dogs/pets, some more life-threatening than others.