What to do if you find a cane toad

How do you report a cane toad?

Report all cane toad sightings in Western Australia, even if you are a visitor to the state.

Make a note of the date, time and location where you saw the toad and, if you can, take a photo of the suspect.

Removing cane toads

• Take pets away from the area and make sure children are supervised.
• Wear rubber or gardening gloves and safety glasses where possible, and have a plastic bag or a sealed container (with air holes and a small amount of water) ready to contain the cane toad.
• Carefully pick up the cane toad by the back legs, or use a broom or similar to ‘sweep' the toad into a container.
• Sterilise your hands and other items that have come into contact with the toad using antiseptic.
• Transport suspected cane toads in the plastic bags or containers (with air holes) to your local Parks and Widlife office for identification.
  Alternatively, email a digital photograph to the local Parks and Widlife office, so it can be correctly identified.
• In the east Kimberley region, if you find a suspected cane toad, you can take it to a drop-off point.

Check your load for a cane toad

Cane toads are notorious for hitchhiking long distances, hidden in camping gear, clothing, caravans, farm produce, and any other spot they can find. Before you leave toad-affected areas, be sure to check your vehicle for stowaways.