I'm A Celebrity Chaos as Deadly Amphibians Invade Camp
Environmental specialists have launched a large-scale cull of poisonous cane toads near the filming site of the ITV show “I’m A Celebrity.” In total, around 38,000 of these toxic amphibians were eradicated to protect the health of the new contestants.
Toxic Threat to Wildlife and Contestants
The brown cane toads release a milky white toxin from glands behind their eyes when threatened. This substance can cause nausea, vomiting, and even hospitalisation if it comes into contact with human mucous membranes. The same toxins are also deadly to birds, dogs, and cats.
“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,” said a source.
Nationwide Infestation Problem
Australia faces a major ecological issue as the cane toad population has soared to roughly 200 million. Known for laying multiple batches of eggs, these toads have become one of the country's most persistent invasive species, particularly around Murwillumbah in New South Wales, where the upcoming season of “I’m A Celebrity” will debut on Sunday, November 16.
Author’s Summary
Ahead of “I’m A Celebrity,” thousands of toxic cane toads were culled near the camp to prevent health hazards for both contestants and local wildlife.
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