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Friendly frog or invasive cane toad?

Learn the difference between our native amphibian friends and introduced cane toads, and what you can do to protect native, endangered wildlife.
Publisher: Office of Environment and Heritage
Cost: Free
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-76039-707-4 / ID: OEH20170089
File: PDF 358.4 KB / Pages 2
Name: frog-cane-toad-difference-170089.pdf
 
Tags: Fact sheetPest animals and weeds

Remove toad temptations to help make your home a ‘Cane Toad Free Zone’:

  • Cover or bring in pet food at night as it attracts cane toads
  • Remove standing water. Toads need access to water every two days to rehydrate
  • Remove rubbish and other debris so cane toads cannot shelter under it during the day
  • Keep your outside lights off when not needed. Cane toads like night time lighting because it attracts moths and other insects for them to feast on.

Photo: Cane toad (Rhinella marina) / Copyright Michael Mahony