OldBushie
I have used Dettol previously, before I discovered that its 'Toxic Shock' effect is extremely painful, residual and lethal to a lot of native animals. For example, a native frog encountering an overspray of Dettol on the ground, will succumb to its effects.Originally Posted by scarry
I often take the Dog for a walk after dark,down at the local sports field.There are two AFL/Cricket fields surrounded by scrub,with the Logan River running along one section.
I take a small spray bottle with Detol in it,a small squirt on a toad and it is all over for the toad.
The record so far is 197 in an hour and a half.
It's also dangerous for cats to come in contact with it. Not that I'll ever have a cat!
There's commercial stuff (supposedly humane) now available.
'sit bonum tempora volvunt'
Swaggie
Yes I know,that is why I am extremely carefull.Sometimes I just use an eye dropper,two drops is enough.
I looked up the commercial stuff once before but I can’t remember why I didn’t get some.
Another way is to bag them and in the freezer,but carrying bags of toads around then putting them in the freezer is not ideal.
FWIW,i have seen crows go to a toad carcass the next day,flip it over and eat their organs.
Super Moderator
Dettol does not break down, it can kill native amphibians simply from crossing the residual.
Apparently, dogs can build up an addiction and resistance to cane toad venom.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
OldBushie
Our dam's resident Keelback snakies eat the smaller toads.
'sit bonum tempora volvunt'
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