PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (WTHR) - Thousands of poisonous toads are swarming a south Florida community, leaving neighbors concerned for the safety of their families and their pets.
The amphibians, called "cane toads" or "bufo toads," are toxic and started showing up in Palm Beach Gardens last Friday. They are clogging swimming pools and covering driveways and patios.
They have also been seen hopping in the street and on sidewalks looking for food.
"I'm worried about people's pets, they're saying the babies will die off...I'm concerned if that's actually true or if they're going to turn to adult bufo toads and take over the neighborhood," said resident Jenni Quasha.
A local toad removal company called Toad Busters told WPTV-TV the toads are coming from the lake behind people's homes. Quasha said the toad invasion is so massive, you can't even walk through the grass without stepping on them.