Hmmm, I've lived in Northern Florida my whole life and never new toads like that lived around here. We have also had outside dogs or let our dogs out during the day, etc.
The only thing I've ever seen happen to the dog (when they mess with the toad/frog) is they start to foam at the mouth. But of course, I've always moved the dog away after that.
And about snakes, we've seen rattlers and mocassins in the woods, but not near the houses...the only ones that come close to the house are the garden snakes.
One more thing, cats in moderation (like just 1) are a good idea. They not only keep the rats and mice and squirrels away, but they chase snakes too. I use to have a cat that loved tree frogs (she'd chew their legs off then let the rest of their body fry on the hot concrete). YUK!!!!
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In Arizona we have 2 varieties of toads. One will kill a dog the other isn't a problem. One remidy I heard of as a treatment is large quantities of milk to treat the poisioning. You may want to find out if there is an antedote nad keep it on hand.
Small snakes will also eat insects. So it is unlikely that you will be able to totally eliminate the food source. The one good thing about snakes is that they only bite defensively, and will escape rather than attempt to bite.
If it is a concern I would snake "proof" the dogs. There are often trainers in an area that will do this as a service in areas with snake problems. It is done similar to poison proofing. It requires a live snake, when the dog enters the sent cone the dog is zapped with an e-collar. I would do it a couple of times, once down wind for a visual deterrant, and once upwind for the scent. Then proof it in a couple of weeks. With all the Rattlers here, this is a common practice.
If you can't be a Good Example,then You'll just have to Serve as a Horrible Warning. Catherine Aird.
My terriers will chase anything and have caught many toads, however, they won't mouth the toads anymore after each has had one experience with them. One bite and they drop the toad,start frothing at the mouth, and start throwing up. I cant imagine them keeping it in their mouth longer and doing more damage. These are just the smaller American toads. If You pick a toad up, aside from getting peed on, (defensive move)and no, it does not cause warts, the large gland on the side of their heads contain a milky fluid. This is the toxic substance. It is not toxic through the skin but don't get it in eyes or other membrains. I understand the Cane toad is much more toxic.
If your cane toads are anything like our Aussie ones nothing will keep them out. Ross waits till dark, gets his torch and a golf club and practices his tee off, still trying for a hole in one.
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Dot,
Have you noticed how hard it is to actually kill one with force? I remember beating the tar out of one with a besser block and thinking ive finally killed the littel sucker that keeps getting in the dog food bowel and lo and behold the bugger hops away!!!
Just as well i guess, im yet to come across a smell as bad as that of a dead cane toad
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