I'm A Celebrity: Chaos as Thousands of Deadly Amphibians Invade Camp
Before the new season of I'm A Celebrity begins filming, environmental experts have carried out a mass removal of poisonous cane toads in the filming area. An astonishing total of 38,000 toxic toads were culled to protect the contestants and wildlife.
Health Risks Posed by Cane Toads
The brown cane toads release a toxic milky white slime from glands behind their eyes when threatened. This toxin can cause nausea and vomiting in humans, and hospitalisation in severe cases.
“The celebrities are always given a strict talk about what wildlife to avoid when they are in the camp but it is quite easy to brush past one of these toads and get slime on your hands or people might think they are cute frogs and try to stroke them.”
The toxins are also deadly to birds, dogs, and cats, making the toads a significant concern for both campers and local fauna.
Impact and Location
The toads have become a major problem across Australia, with their population reaching an estimated 200 million nationwide due to their prolific breeding. The show is filmed near Murwillumbah in New South Wales, a town heavily infested with these amphibians.
The upcoming season's cast includes comedienne Ruby Wax, reality star Jack Osbourne, and model-actress Kelly Brook. The show is set to premiere on Sunday, November 16.
Summary
A large-scale cull of toxic cane toads was necessary to protect the new I'm A Celebrity cast from severe health risks posed by these invasive amphibians in the Australian jungle.
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