The cane toad is a large, tailless amphibian that is native to Central and South America. It gets its name from the fact that it often inhabits areas where sugarcane is grown. The toad is an invasive species in many parts of the world, including Australia and Hawaii.
Cane toads can grow up to 18 inches in length and weigh up to 4 pounds. They are brown or olive-colored with warty skin. Their backs are covered in small bumps, and they have large, poison glands behind their eyes. These glands secrete a toxin that can kill predators such as snakes and lizards.
Cane toads are excellent swimmers and jumpers. They breed rapidly, producing as many as 40,000 eggs at a time. Females lay their eggs in water, where the tadpoles hatch and develop into adult toads within two months.
Although cane toads are not considered harmful to humans, they can be a nuisance because of their loud croaking calls and their habit of moving into yards and gardens in search of food. They will eat just about anything - insects, rodents, reptiles - but prefer snails and worms