As the ITV series of I’m A Celebritiy is set to return in the coming weeks, the new bunch of stars entering camp could have another dangerous critter joining them.
The famous jungle camp is reportedly currently under attack from an outburst of extremely poisonous cane toads.
If any of the stars disturb the deadly toads, they can squirt toxins into their eyes causing pain and vision problems.
And if anyone touches the pests with their bare hands, its milky venom – secreted through its glands – will seep through human skin and can affect the heart and breathing.
A source told The Mirror: ‘As if there weren’t enough things for the campers to worry about like spiders, snakes and ticks, now it looks like they’ll have to keep an eye out for armies of these poisonous pests.
As the ITV series of I’m A Celebritiy is set to return in the coming weeks the new bunch of stars entering camp could have one extra dangerous critter joining them
The famous jungle camp is currently under attack from an outburst of extremely poisonous cane toads
‘They love ponds so the jungle creek and even the famous shower area will need to be monitored closely.’
MailOnline have contacted I’m A Celebrity representatives for comment.
Environmental experts have been kept busy this year as the cane toad’s population in Australia’s Gold Coast – where the ITV show is filmed – has soared.
Wet and humid weather have created the ideal conditions for the amphibians to mate and one female can lay up to 35,000 ”toadlet” eggs.
In addition to the harm they can cause humans, the toads can kill animals including dogs, snakes and even crocodiles with their toxins.
Teams are currently working to try to remove as many cane toads as possible including in regions such as Dungay Creek in Murwillumbah where the ITV show is filmed.
The dangerous animal invasion of camp will be bad news for this years reported celebrity line-up which see the likes of Coleen Rooney, Ferne McCann, Alan Halsall and Ally McCoist set to enter the jungle.
The source added: ‘All the stars are given strict and in-depth talks about the wildlife they could come face to face with out there and how to deal with them for safety reasons. Bushtucker Trials will seem like a picnic though.’
Invasive species manager for Watergum Community Inc on The Gold Coast, Kelsi Taylor said: ‘They are widespread across Murwillumbah, including Dungay Creek.
If any of the stars disturb the deadly toads, they can squirt toxins into their eyes causing pain and vision problems and its milky venom can affect the heart and breathing
In addition to the harm they can cause humans, the toads can kill animals including dogs, snakes and even crocodiles with their toxins
Teams are currently working to try to remove as many cane toads as possible including in regions such as Dungay Creek in Murwillumbah where the ITV show is filmed; pictured Sam Thompson last year’s King Of The Jungle
‘They are toxic at every life stage which makes them a threat to our native wildlife. They also have huge appetites and are known to eat insects, native frog tadpoles and eggs, native bird eggs, and even small mammals.
‘Cane toads can be removed with gloves and a bucket. We do not recommend removing them with your bare hands to avoid contact with their toxic parotoid glands.’
It comes days after I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! announced they will be launching a brand new spin-off show called I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked this autumn on ITV2.
The show will be hosted by former jungle star Joel Dommett, 39, Capital radio DJ Kemi Rodgers, 29, and reining King of the jungle Sam Thompson, 32.
During the spin-off show the trio will dissect everything that goes on in camp, before speculating about what may be in store, all the while giving their opinions and taking part in fun debates.
They will strive to get all of the latest behind-the-scenes gossip with unseen clips, exclusive interviews, and an insider guide to the iconic Bushtucker Trials.
The trio will also be joined by several celebrity guests throughout the show and viewers will be encouraged to join all the lively debates via social media and the app.
It comes after I’m A Celebrity revealed it will be launching a brand new spin-off show called I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked this autumn on ITV2 which will be hosted Joel Dommett, 39, Kemi Rodgers, 29, and Sam Thompson, 32
They will also be able to ask questions directly to the campmates live in the Bush Telegraph or the studio once they have left the jungle.
After each celebrity leaves the camp they will appear on the spin-off show to provide an exclusive insight into their time in camp and give their honest opinions on the remaining celebrities.
The show will also delve into its rich history of campmates and will feature former jungle legends who will share their views on the current series and reminisce about their time in camp.
Fan favourites Ant McPartlin, 48, and Declan Donnelly, 49, are also set to appear on the show and will give their unique insight into the latest camp action.
