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Not real pretty, these cane toads. Introduced into Australia in an attempt to control the cane beetle, they soon became a bigger pest than the beetle itself. Besides preying on native wildlife they are poisonous and will kill just about anything that tries to eat them.

**rod_grant** · 11-01-2016, 01:29 AM

Yep. Ugly.
Image good.

**eaglem** · 11-01-2016, 01:53 AM

I bet given a chance someone will find a way to eat them as they did with the poisonous Blowfish.

The big trick will be in how to make them look appetising!

**Bruce Clark** · 11-01-2016, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

I bet given a chance someone will find a way to eat them as they did with the poisonous Blowfish.

The big trick will be in how to make them look appetising!

I'll pass on both

Originally posted by rod_grant

Yep. Ugly.
Image good.

Thanks

vonBaloney · 11-01-2016, 01:34 PM

But they are indirectly responsible for one of the greatest documentaries ever. (Cane Toads: An Unnatural History)

**Cee Cee** · 11-01-2016, 11:53 PM

an ugly sucker for sure, and they keep coming further south !

AussieTrev · 11-02-2016, 02:47 AM

Crows have mastered the art of dining on the toad, we just need to get them to eat a lot more because using a shovel is labour intensive.

**Bruce Clark** · 11-02-2016, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

But they are indirectly responsible for one of the greatest documentaries ever. (Cane Toads: An Unnatural History)

Afraid I missed it but I will keep an eye open.

Originally posted by Cee Cee

an ugly sucker for sure, and they keep coming further south !

Have not seen any in Victoria yet. I hope the day never happens.

Originally posted by AussieTrev

Crows have mastered the art of dining on the toad, we just need to get them to eat a lot more because using a shovel is labour intensive.

Crows must be indestructible. A 3 wood is quite effective too.

**c.a.m** · 11-02-2016, 07:19 AM

Neat picture. Nasty little creature - bring in your dogs.

I'm surprised that it never featured in a B-grade horror movie of the 1950s. Or did it?
"The Return of the Toad"
"Toad-zilla"
"The Cane Mutiny"
"The Valley of the Toads"
"The Toads Among Us"

Adam · 10-05-2017, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Not real pretty, these cane toads. Introduced into Australia in an attempt to control the cane beetle, they soon became a bigger pest than the beetle itself. Besides preying on native wildlife they are poisonous and will kill just about anything that tries to eat them.

Looks scary!

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Bruce Clark Not real pretty, these cane toads. Introduced into Australia in an attempt to control the cane beetle, they soon became a bigger pest than the beetle itself. Besides preying on native wildlife they are poisonous and will kill just about anything that tries to eat them. Looks scary! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Yep. Ugly. Image good.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,145	I bet given a chance someone will find a way to eat them as they did with the poisonous Blowfish. The big trick will be in how to make them look appetising!

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem I bet given a chance someone will find a way to eat them as they did with the poisonous Blowfish. The big trick will be in how to make them look appetising! I'll pass on both Originally posted by rod_grant Yep. Ugly. Image good. Thanks

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vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	But they are indirectly responsible for one of the greatest documentaries ever. (Cane Toads: An Unnatural History)

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Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	an ugly sucker for sure, and they keep coming further south !

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney But they are indirectly responsible for one of the greatest documentaries ever. (Cane Toads: An Unnatural History) Afraid I missed it but I will keep an eye open. Originally posted by Cee Cee an ugly sucker for sure, and they keep coming further south ! Have not seen any in Victoria yet. I hope the day never happens. Originally posted by AussieTrev Crows have mastered the art of dining on the toad, we just need to get them to eat a lot more because using a shovel is labour intensive. Crows must be indestructible. A 3 wood is quite effective too.

11-02-2016, 07:19 AM	#9
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Neat picture. Nasty little creature - bring in your dogs. I'm surprised that it never featured in a B-grade horror movie of the 1950s. Or did it? "The Return of the Toad" "Toad-zilla" "The Cane Mutiny" "The Valley of the Toads" "The Toads Among Us"