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Anaxyrus terrestris
A Medium-sized toad. Males usually average between 42-82mm and females slightly larger between 44-92mm (Wright 1949). Much larger specimens, however, have been found on islands along the coasts of Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. The most distinguishing characteristic is the knobs found on the head which are actually extensions of the interorbital ridges. As usual with a member of the family Bufonidae, parotoid glands are present and the skin is warty. The warts are often spine-tipped. The spotted and mottled dorsal coloration can vary from shades of brick red to black.
Inhabits sandy areas, cultivated fields, pine barrens and hammocks.
This little toad found a home under the shells we placed around Hydrangeas near the front porch.
Spotted on Feb 23, 2012
Submitted on Feb 23, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks! I can't wait for these guys to be out at night like the past years. We had a nightly visit from a one-eyed toad for an entire season last year. Hope he comes back.
Lovely picture!