I'm A Celebrity Chaos as Thousands of Deadly Amphibians Infiltrate Camp
Environmental teams have carried out a large-scale removal of poisonous cane toads ahead of the new season of the ITV show “I’m A Celebrity.” Experts reported eliminating around 38,000 of the toxic amphibians near the filming location in Murwillumbah, New South Wales, where the show is set to launch on Sunday, November 16.
Danger to Contestants and Wildlife
These brown cane toads pose a serious health threat to both humans and animals. When endangered, they release a milky white venom from glands behind their eyes. Direct contact followed by touching the mouth or eyes can cause nausea, vomiting, and in severe cases, hospitalisation.
“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.
The toxins are potent enough to kill birds, dogs, and cats that come into contact with them, turning their rapid spread into one of Australia’s major environmental concerns.
Impact on the Upcoming Series
The incoming contestants — including Ruby Wax, Jack Osbourne, and Kelly Brook — have been warned about the dangers. Despite ongoing efforts, experts say the country’s cane toad population has soared to around 200 million, underscoring the challenge facing the show’s organisers and environmental teams.
Author’s summary: A massive cull of 38,000 poisonous cane toads was undertaken to protect “I’m A Celebrity” contestants and local wildlife from deadly toxins in New South Wales.