Samford Valley Steiner 8th Grade Project - Alex Newman

Can I pick up a cane toad with my bare hands?

Yes, but it is not recommended. If you touch the glands or hold the toad in an awkward position it will secrete poison.

https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/images/documents/plants-animals/animals/canetoads/20120460_Safety_and_cane_toads_v10.pdf

How big does a cane toad grow to?

Cane toads can grow to a size roughly that of a grapefruit when fully mature

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cane_toad#/media/File:Canetoadfemale.jpg

How can I lure cane toad tadpoles in my own home made trap?

An adult female canetoad (alive or dead) gives off a pheremone that is the "lure" for cane toad tadpoles. A deceased female cane toad or University of Queensland "bufo" tabs can be used to lure canetoad tadpoles into a trap.

https://watergum.org/canetoads/

How do "bufo" tabs work?

Bufo tabs contain "a chemical that is highly attractive to toad tadpoles but repels the tadpoles of native frogs. This makes it perfect to use as “bait” in a funnel-trap to catch toad tadpoles "

https://www.canetoadsinoz.com/cane_toad_tadpole_control.html

How can I tell the difference between a male and female cane toad?

Males are usually dark brown or mild brow in coloration. Females are usually yellow or tan colored, and have bigger glands and more "bumps" on their backs.