Toad Species

Bufo toad poison can cause a life-threatening emergency when a dog, cat, or wild animal bites or mouths one of these large amphibians. In Florida, … Read More

The Florida Bufo toad is more accurately called the cane toad or marine toad. Its scientific name is Rhinella marina, although older sources call it … Read More

The Asian common toad is one of the most widespread and recognizable amphibians in South and Southeast Asia. Known scientifically as Duttaphrynus melanostictus, it is … Read More

The Bufo toad is a sturdy, ground-dwelling amphibian recognized by its dry-looking, warty skin, broad body, and prominent poison glands behind its eyes. In modern … Read More

Horny toads mainly eat ants, especially native harvester ants, but they may also eat small beetles, termites, grasshoppers, spiders, and other tiny insects. Despite the … Read More

Cane toads in Florida are large, toxic, nonnative amphibians that can be dangerous to pets and harmful to native wildlife. They are also called bufo … Read More

Cane toads live in warm regions with access to moisture, food, and breeding water. They are native to parts of the Americas but have been … Read More

Baby toads eat tiny live prey once they leave the tadpole stage and become toadlets. Their diet is different from adult toads because their mouths … Read More

A baby toad may look like a tiny hopping pebble, but it has already gone through one of nature’s most dramatic changes. Most toads begin … Read More

Florida has many native frogs and toads, but one species causes the most concern for pet owners: the cane toad. Also called the bufo toad, … Read More