AUSTRALIAN REPTILE PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
Covering Australian Snakes and Lizards, Crocodiles and Turtles
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CANE TOAD or Marine Toad (Rhinella marina) (was Bufo marinus)
Native to South and mainland Middle America, it has been introduced into many countries. In Australia where it is an extremely serious pest, it is found in northern WA and NT, as well as northern and eastern Queensland, extending into north-eastern NSW
Notice the large poison glands on the neck of this Cane Toad (Rhinella marina). The poison is extremely potent and most animals will die quickly if they attempt to swallow a Cane Toad
Adult Cane Toad (Rhinella marina)
Cane Toad tadpoles (Rhinella marina) - these are often seen in their thousands
Very young Cane Toads (Rhinella marina) - these are often seen hopping around in large groups
Young Cane Toad (Rhinella marina)
Young Cane Toad (Rhinella marina)
This underweight Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) is suffering due to a drought
This adult Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) was photographed in Kenilworth Qld. Cane toads are extremely common, and often the most commonly seen amphibian in areas that they occur in Australia.
This adult Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) was photographed at Tingalpa, Brisbane, Queensland
This adult Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) was photographed at Tingalpa, Brisbane, Queensland
