Help stop the spread of cane toads
If you suspect you have found a cane toad:
- After making sure it is a cane toad (and not a native species), humanely and safely dispose of it. Be careful when handling cane toads: toxin is produced in their shoulder glands and is present in the skin of the back. If squeezed tightly the toxin may be sprayed from the glands. When holding a cane toad, use rubber gloves and grip the toad firmly but gently. Avoid skin contact with its toxin, and if it gets in your eyes, nose or mouth, seek medical attention.
- If you find a cane toad outside the known range of the species, contact your local office of the NPWS.
- Be careful when travelling from cane toad infested areas or moving produce from those areas. Cane toads can be moved around accidentally, and you may have a cane toad stow-away.
Documents to download
- Stop the toad, check your load (PDF - 151KB)
Help stop the spread of cane toads across NSW - Cane toad control (PDF - 955KB)
Using the Super Trap - Life as a cane toad (PDF - 748KB)
The cane toad life cycle
Page last updated: 05 March 2008