South Florida: Giant Toads Can Poison Dogs

Since lots of our readers live in the Sunshine State, we bring this alert from WESH, the Orlando NBC affiliate. Giant toads, introduced in the 1950s to combat sugar cane pests, produce a sizable amount of poison from glands all along their bodies. The toads can grow up to 5 pounds, and have been known to kill dogs that tangle with them. Typically, the dog will attempt to bite them, but are in for a surprise.

Lou May's dog found a cane toad in his Palm Harbor back yard. "She comes in and she is foaming at the mouth," May said.

So not only are they ugly, but they're dangerous. Look out!