 The cane toad is very large ; the females are significantly longer than males , reaching an average length of 10 – 15 cm ( 3 @.@ 9 – 5 @.@ 9 in ) , with a maximum of 24 cm ( 9 @.@ 4 in ) . Larger toads tend to be found in areas of lower population density . They have a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years in the wild , and can live considerably longer in captivity , with one specimen reportedly surviving for 35 years . 
