Reply With QuoteDid you know that they've found these b*&tards in Sydney?!?! They'll be in Melbourne before you know it Pundit.
Grand Master
OT - Cane Toads rapidly spreading throughout Australia!
The "cane toad" (Bufo marinus) is a creature that was introduced to Australia to try to curb the problem of cane beetles eating sugar cane crops. Ironically they had no effect in controlling the cane beetle instead they quickly multiplied out of control. To counter the cane-toad problem the Australian people (especially Queenslanders) have tried to kill cane toads in creative ways - it hasn't been enough.
"My name's 'Daz'... but me mates call me 'Dazza'!"
Cane toads are survivors for a few reasons.
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
1. They have two glands on the side of their heads filled with highly toxic venom. Domestic dogs can die within 15 minutes of eating a toad. Their poison can squirt into the eye of an attacker and cause severe eye discomfort.
2. Cane Toads are tough, some toads left squashed with their guts hanging out of their bodies have been known to slowly re swallow their innards and hop away.
3. The toads can eat almost anything. They can even eat the local wildlife like small marsupials and mice. They are also successful breeders; females can lay a massive 40 thousand eggs each at a time.
MUTILATION AND DEATH!
Cane toads get killed by Aussies in all sorts of ways including:
1. Smacking them with golf clubs, cricket bats, picks, pitch forks, cattle prods or axes.
2. Freezing them in the freezer (regarded as the most humane method).
3. Running over them in cars, bikes, lawn mowers or semi trailers.
4. Pouring Detol disinfectant on them (burns their skin)
5. Pouring kerosene/petrol on them and then lighting them on fire.
6. Stuffing them full of firecrackers and then blowing them to smithereens.
Almost every Queenslander has had the experience of mutilating some poor cane toad in bizarre ways as mentioned above. Unfortunately there are no effective measures for eradicating toads on a population level - cane toad numbers continue to grow.
CANE TOAD SOUVENIRS
Some inventive Queenslanders have found a way to cash in on the plague of toads. Cane toad skins can be tanned to produce high quality exotic leather that is used as material on fashion articles such as wallets, handbags and key chains. Dead dried toads are stuffed and sold as humorous figurines including ballerinas, drag queens and Aussie yobbos.
Despite the masses of Australians who despise the cane toad a few locals have taken a liking to the ugly creatures. Some toads are loved as backyard pets, others are considered as part of the family.
To find out more download the movie
Courtesy of www.cane-toad.com
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Grand Master
Did you know that they've found these b*&tards in Sydney?!?! They'll be in Melbourne before you know it Pundit.
Cheers
Wingman
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NSW, Australia
2 Grand Master
Wow, AUS needs more predotors. Oskar (my Lab) eats frogs, rabbits and poodles, maybe he can be of assistance.
Let me know,
Dave M
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*RIP Oskar the DOG*
Grand Master
If you haven't seen it download the video
http://www.cane-toad.com/movies/Cane...vx_720x576.avi
It's a hoot!
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Grand Master
"... They have two glands on the side of their heads filled with highly toxic venom. Domestic dogs can die within 15 minutes of eating a toad. Their poison can squirt into the eye of an attacker and cause severe eye discomfort..."Originally Posted by Dave M
Yes, they're highly poisonous bastards!
Last edited by pundit; 01-29-2006 at 03:42 AM.
1990 E34 535iA, 215,000kms (130,000 miles).
Dual Climate, Rear Headrests, Rollerblind, M-Tech Wheel,
Memory Seats, EAT Chip, T-Stars.
Grand Master
Another case of an introduced species that turned out to be far worse than the thing it was supposed to eradicate.
1990 E34 535iA, 215,000kms (130,000 miles).
Dual Climate, Rear Headrests, Rollerblind, M-Tech Wheel,
Memory Seats, EAT Chip, T-Stars.
Grand Master
Yeah, I'm buying a new set of golf clubs with a 'Big Bertha' toad driver!!
1990 E34 535iA, 215,000kms (130,000 miles).
Dual Climate, Rear Headrests, Rollerblind, M-Tech Wheel,
Memory Seats, EAT Chip, T-Stars.
2 Grand Master
OK, I renege, I like my dog. North American frogs are pu's!es, even a poodle could eat one
Dave M
10/90 Build 525im, 630,000+km, Eibach/Sachs, Engine Rebuild
*RIP Oskar the DOG
2 Grand Master
whoaaa.... ew? 10 bucks says sooner or later they show it in time lapse photography on the learning channel.2. Cane Toads are tough, some toads left squashed with their guts hanging out of their bodies have been known to slowly re swallow their innards and hop away.
HAHAHAHAHA.... but isn't it true if kids do that, then they're predestined to become serial killers? pfffff5. Pouring kerosene/petrol on them and then lighting them on fire.
6. Stuffing them full of firecrackers and then blowing them to smithereens.
How long before they hop on a boat and come stateside? Some bloke will think theyre awesome and smuggle some over this way...
Grand Master
Didn't anyone do long term studies seeing if the toads would have actually reduced the population of the cane beetle??
Reminds me of the Simpsons episodes where Bart introduce frogs into Australia, and they let the lizard/mammals breed to take care of the pigeon population only to find outt ah tthey atoo have to be taken care of.
Sorry to say, but I think it was a dumb decision on your countries' behalf.
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