Aussie Army vs. Toxic Toads

ApTyp · Post by **ApTyp** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:24 am

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The Australian military are set to take on an army of toxic toads.
The
poisonous cane toad was initially introduced to the Northern Territory
to try and control beetles that were ravaging the sugar cane fields.
But this pest needs military action.
The
toad is marching relentlessly across northern Australia and now the
West Australian Government has stepped in to intercept the
environmental barbarians.
State
Environmental Minister Mark McGowan has written to the Defence Minister
asking for permission to use soldiers in the neighbouring Northern
Territory to kill the toads.
"We'd seek the Commonwealth to help us in fighting this terrible threat to native fauna in Western Australia", he said.
"It's time to take action."
Cane
toads have poisonous sacs full of venom on the back of their heads
which are so powerful, they can kill many predators, including
crocodiles and snakes, in minutes.
All previous attempts to kill the toad have failed.
Sourced from <a href="http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,9 ... .html">Sky News</a>

ApTyp · Post by **ApTyp** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:25 am

This is important news. Trust me.

I would've bolded the entire article. It's so goofy, yet so good.

Blargh · Post by **Blargh** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:37 am

Given that they are a remarkably satisfying substitute for golf balls, I am glad that this latest initiative too, will fail. Bereft of journalistic integrity, alas.

ApTyp · Post by **ApTyp** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:38 am

Spoil-sport.

Blargh · Post by **Blargh** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:40 am

And the sound ! I weep at the memories.

ApTyp · Post by **ApTyp** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:43 am

You used to live in Australia?

Blargh · Post by **Blargh** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:52 am

My cats grew fond of them, too. Saved on purchasing them playthings. Shared interests are usually a good thing.

ApTyp · Post by **ApTyp** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:58 am

So basically, I hooked up with my man for some walk-about, and all we found was a dirty creek and a gutted wallet with some condoms and a pocket bible. At which point I have decided that this wasteground was a bit shit. The city council agreed with us about a year after, bulldozing 30% of the property for an open sky parking garage.

i bet it still sucks ass, though.

My granpaw had the best hunting knife ever.

Blargh · Post by **Blargh** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:06 am

Sound is important. Almost as important as selection of club. Which doesn't matter. Vital, even. It simply wouldn't be the same cheerful, wanton act of malice were it mute. With patience, they seldom realise their tenuous situation until that fleeting moment of communication, sometimes not even then, I suspect. Location can render even the most unambiguous of messages moot. Writing of, the venue was of significance, as it allowed an unobstructed view of a highway below.

Oh, the mess they made of those cars. Classic.

ApTyp · Post by **ApTyp** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:15 am

We found a purse with some lipstick and a bible. That was some time after I found a 6" knife in the bushes next to my dad's garage. I was mugged a few tims before that, and after, it wasn't so bad except some asshole threatened to kill me th last time.

Mad Max RW · Post by **Mad Max RW** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:11 pm

Find the movie "Cane Toads: An Unnatural History". It is funny as fuck. I remember in college I did a speech on cane toads.

PiP · Post by **PiP** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:46 pm

Blargh wrote:Sound is important. Almost as important as selection of club. Which doesn't matter. Vital, even. It simply wouldn't be the same cheerful, wanton act of malice were it mute. With patience, they seldom realise their tenuous situation until that fleeting moment of communication, sometimes not even then, I suspect. Location can render even the most unambiguous of messages moot. Writing of, the venue was of significance, as it allowed an unobstructed view of a highway below.

Oh, the mess they made of those cars. Classic.

I envy you. However, don't you get that venom on yourself? I think it might squirt upon the sudden.. contact

VasikkA · Post by **VasikkA** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:41 pm

I'm glad to see DAC covers the epic struggle between man and toad. Couldn't care less about them post-apoc projects.

St. Toxic · Post by **St. Toxic** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:44 pm

Place your bets.

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:10 pm

Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â¥500 on the toads.

vx trauma · Post by **vx trauma** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:03 pm

i always bet on the beast. :666:

St. Toxic · Post by **St. Toxic** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:12 pm

I'm not sure which ones are the beasts in this case.

Blargh · Post by **Blargh** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:31 pm

PiP wrote:I envy you. However, don't you get that venom on yourself? I think it might squirt upon the sudden.. contact

While goggles, a face mask of some sort, sensible boots and protective clothing in general could be logically recommended to the neophyte of this noble sport, with some experience and a thoughtful choice of target, such is only a problem for anyone near the point of impact. They can achieve remarkable distances and remain relatively . . . intact. Suffice it to say I've not suffered thusly. Yes.

PiP · Post by **PiP** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:47 am

cheers to you

With the scarcity of toads we suffer in urban areas, I've only managed to practice some badminton when these swarm out of the grass in my garden

minigunwielder · Post by **minigunwielder** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:13 pm

Cockroach...Bees?
GOOD GOD MY GREATEST HORRORS HAVE BEEN AWAKENED!!