14/01/2024
Due to recent constant rainfall, an increased number of cane toads are posing a major threat to our native species. Why not turn it into a family competition to see who can eradicate the most in a week?
Cane toads, highly invasive in Australia, compete for food and habitats with native species, affecting the food sources of animals like native frogs. To humanely dispatch cane toads, the recommended method involves cooling and then freezing. Place the toad in a plastic bag in the fridge at 4°C for 12 hours, then transfer it to a freezer at -20°C for at least 24 hours for painless euthanasia.
Cane toad eggs, resembling black beads encased in jelly, are laid in long chains. Multiple females may lay up to 35,000 eggs each in the same water. If you spot these eggs in waterways, remove and dispose of them immediately to disrupt the breeding cycle.
