Florida pet owners were warned on Tuesday by the Village of Tequesta that they should 'be aware' of the cane or bufo toad ahead of rainy season.In their posts on social media, the Village of Tequesta said, 'As we approach rainy season the frogs will multiply. Be aware of the Cane Toad , an invasive amphibian in FL. To learn how to identify, remove, & protect pets against Bufo's visit: https://tequesta.org/1685/Dealing-with-Cane-Bufo-Toads...
The Clerk's office also noted that Florida, not just Tequesta, has been dealing with the invasive amphibian for decades. The toads 'are specific to this time of year,' the clerk's office also noted, while mentioning the rainy season of May through the summer months.According to the FWC, cane toads are native to South and Central America and even into the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. The cane toad is an omnivore and can even be tempted to eat pet food or human food if left out.
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