Cane Toad racing in Oz

Size of a Cane Toad

This is not generally the best way to hold a cane toad but it does illustrate the size that they can grow to.

It is easy to see how these monsters can become a pest species.

The Cane Toad is also used for racing in Australia and there are many bars and drinking dens around that provide this 'sport' as a way to gamble and entertain the locals. It is mainly seen in the out of city locations and is less popular in suburbia.

Unfortunately the winning toad's prize for being outstanding in its field, is to get its head bashed in sooner than the others. Not much of an incentive for the toad but then its not supposed to be.

You will see from the Toad's 'names' that this is not a PC world in any way and that the old stereotypes still prevail in rural Oz.







Certified cane Toad Jockey