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Pia is hearing things! What is it???
Turn your volume up and listen... not the tree frogs, rather the purring.
After the audio (video) plays... use your back button to come back to the forum.
Hopefully, no one will be lost!

https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?vi ... 3946843225

Thanks Iprof

If anyone know what this might be that would be great - we have been hearing this almost nightly for a year or two now and at times it is very loud but I swear it knows when I am trying to do an audio tape as it quietens down

I'm thinking some type of frog but not your normal tree frog and not a Cuban Tree frog either

Thanks

Pia

I can't get to it from work. Will try tonight from home.

Pia may need to change this audio setting to "public". Try again, later... hopefully everyone can give it a go!

Do you think it may be this????

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or

Big foot for sure.

Ummm--unfortunately, I can't hear the recording. Facebook says it's either been removed or I don't have permission...However: I think you (Pia) live in Coral Bay, and Coral Bay now has cane toads, and they sound like this: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resou ... netoad.mp3
Maybe???
This is the third alien frog to be introduced to the island in recent years, and potentially the most damaging.

Hugo - you are a genius - 100% that is what it is - thank you

I do have to add, after reading Hugo's reply about it being a Cane Toad I did a search to see what they look like and all I can say is I am moving if every I come across this........

Oh my!

Another round of applause for Hugo!!!

Bufo Marinus aka cane or marine or giant toads are found in South Florida also... not a friendly critter!

About:
This toad is poisonous to pets and humans. When harassed, it releases a white toxin from glands in the skin that can cause severe illness and death if ingested.

The Cane Toad (Bufo marinus) was introduced to the Virgin Islands to control agricultural pests. It is most commonly found around ponds and guts but can also be found in other areas. It is active at night. Adults can be as large as 6-9 inches in length and have brown warty skin. They are ground dwellers and do not climb trees or walls.

How to avoid interactions with toads:
• Toads are active at night: keep your pets inside after dark
• Keep dogs on a leash
• Train dogs not to attack toads
• Toads are attracted to pet food: don’t leave bowls of pet food outdoors
• Toads can contaminate drinking water in bowls: replace water and clean bowls daily

Symptoms of toad poisoning :
• Profuse salivation or frothing at the mouth
• Pawing at mouth
• Brick red inflamed gums
• Vomiting
• Seizures and heart failure

What to do if you suspect your pet has been poisoned by a toad:
• Rinse mouth out IMMEDIATELY with water from a hose, kitchen sink sprayer, shower
sprayer, or water bottle: direct water flow out of mouth instead of down throat
• Rubbing teeth and gums with a soft rag with toothpaste helps remove toxin.
• SEEK VETERINARY ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY: call first to ensure vet is available

For more information on cane toads and their control contact the DPNR Division
of Fish and Wildlife at 340-775-6762