The bufo toad secretes a highly poisonous milky substance when handled or threatened, which can kill cats and dogs and burn people's eyes. Wikimedia Commons The bufo toad, which secretes a toxic substance from the glands on its head. The Mirabella neighborhood in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida has been overrun by thousands of poisonous bufo toads. These encroaching amphibians have already clogged people’s pools, taken over their patios, and taken to the streets.According to WPTV , Mirabella residents aren’t sure how this sudden outbreak occurred, but do know that it began about a week ago. For Jennie Quasha, the mere act of walking across her yard has essentially become untenable. “I just see a massive amount of toads or frogs everywhere, covering every square inch,” said Quasha, who lives in Mirabella. “You can’t even walk through the grass without stepping on one.” “It’s not 100’s, you’re talking 1,000 of these little baby frogs,” resident Carollyn Rice explained to CBS M...
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