'I just see a massive amount of toads or frogs everywhere.' Florida neighborhood besieged by thousands of poisonous frogs 'covering every square inch.'
By Eli Rosenberg Eli Rosenberg General assignment reporter covering national and breaking news Email Bio Follow March 25 at 2:13 PM Thousands of poisonous toads have flooded a South Florida neighborhood, raising fears about the dangers they pose to pets and children, according to local reports.
“I just see a massive amount of toads or frogs everywhere, covering every square inch,” resident Jenni Quasha told WPTV. “You can’t even walk through the grass without stepping on one.” News outlets reported that the toads were poisonous bufo toads, also known as cane toads. The toads are not native to the United States, but their presence in Florida dates from the accidental release of about 100 from a pet dealer at the Miami airport in 1955, according to the University of Florida.
The Mirabella at Mirasol Homeowners Association declined to comment when reached by The Washington Post.
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