MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- South Florida's recent heavy rain sets the perfect mood for giant toxic toads to breed. They're called Cane toads, or Bufo toads, and the invasive species can be deadly for cats ...

You're probably aware that Florida has battled invasive species for decades. From Burmese pythons, tegus and green iguanas to rhesus macaque monkeys and lionfish, non-native species pose a significant ...

Poisonous cane toads are back in many neighborhoods as we get into the rainy season. Dog owners need to be alert because the invasive toads can kill their pets. There is a cane toad trap that you can ...

A tiny but toxic threat is alarming pet owners in Southwest Florida: cane toads. These invasive amphibians can release poison strong enough to kill pets within minutes. Whether it's a walk around the ...

WESTCHASE, Fla. — Tina and Daniel Pipp of Westchase are keeping a closer eye on their two dogs these days — especially 11-year-old Haley. "It was very traumatic," Tina Pipp said. "They're our family ...

Besides the Florida heat, cane toads are also potentially fatal for your pet. The non-native toad secretes a potent toxin called bufotoxin that can severely sicken or even kill your pets if ingested.

WELLINGTON, Fla. — There is an amphibian in Florida that is so toxic it can kill your pet in minutes. Cane toads, also called bufo toads, are an invasive animal prevalent in Florida. They are native ...

The bufo toads pose a particular risk to dogs. Toxic toads are returning to South Florida in growing numbers as the region falls back into its warm, rainy summer season, experts say, and they want ...

Large, toxic and voracious cane toads are being collected by hand in Taiwan in a bid to protect pets, wild animals and even humans on the island. Volunteers from the Taiwan Amphibian Conservation ...

They come out at night during the summer and creep around your neighborhood, slowly lumbering along as they basically eat anything that will fit in their fist-sized mouths. Like a smelly fog or a bad ...

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s that time of year again-- when you might notice what some consider toads on steroids in your yards. That's right, the “Bufo toads” are back! The invasive species of toad goes by ...

Pet owners can add cane toads to the mounting list of things to be weary of, as it turns out they can be potentially fatal for your furry friend.