Do toads cause warts?

# Stuff You Should Know: Warts and Other Misconceptions

Josh and Chuck tackle the age-old myth that toads give you warts, then dive into the actual science behind these bumpy skin growths and the human papillomavirus (HPV) that really causes them. Along the way, they explore some bizarre wart remedies from folklore, discuss treatment options like cryotherapy and salicylic acid, and take a fun detour into Australia's very real problem with invasive giant cane toads that are slowly taking over the continent. It's a wild ride from amphibian facts to pharmaceutical industry drama that'll make you think twice about touching a toad—or burying a dead cat at midnight.