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Callalily

(15,022 posts) Wed Feb 7, 2024, 07:14 AM Feb 2024

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Cane Toad

The Cane Toad is very common in Costa Rica. The nocturnal amphib is the world's largest toad and can grow up to 25 cm and weigh more than a kilo. The skin of this toad is toxic to many animals, it can kill a dog and even a human.

Not the best photos, I only had my phone with me.

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Cane Toad (Original Post) Callalily Feb 2024 OP

Wow, cool toad. Good photos! Walleye Feb 2024 #1

I think it is the cane toad that is called MOMFUDSKI Feb 2024 #2

Also called Bufo toads in Hawai'i, where their dried carcasses line the roads Hekate Feb 2024 #5

Scary toad justaprogressive Feb 2024 #3

Love your photos, my dear Callalily! Plus we don't have to worry about being poisoned! Thank you! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2024 #4

are you down here?????? Gato Moteado Feb 2024 #6

Walleye

(36,439 posts)

1. Wow, cool toad. Good photos!

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Wed Feb 7, 2024, 07:21 AM

Feb 2024

MOMFUDSKI

(7,080 posts)

2. I think it is the cane toad that is called

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Wed Feb 7, 2024, 08:52 AM

Feb 2024

Bufo frogs here in Florida?

Hekate

(95,305 posts)

5. Also called Bufo toads in Hawai'i, where their dried carcasses line the roads

Reply to MOMFUDSKI (Reply #2)

Thu Feb 8, 2024, 06:39 PM

Feb 2024

I was amused that one made a cameo appearance in Lilo & Stich.

justaprogressive

(2,577 posts)

3. Scary toad

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Wed Feb 7, 2024, 09:18 AM

Feb 2024

great pictures

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,475 posts)

4. Love your photos, my dear Callalily! Plus we don't have to worry about being poisoned! Thank you! ♥ nt

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Wed Feb 7, 2024, 10:32 AM

Feb 2024

Gato Moteado

(9,970 posts)

6. are you down here??????

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Thu Feb 8, 2024, 09:11 PM

Feb 2024

if so, where?

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