Eastern Spadefoot Toad

You are here:
Home
Eastern Spadefoot Toad

Eastern Spadefoot Toad

The Eastern spadefoot toad leads a secretive life and is rarely seen.

On December 20, 2018
0 likes

Eastern Spadefoot Toad

When handling spadefoot toads, many people experience strong allergic reactions to secretions from the toads’ skin glands.

On December 20, 2018
0 likes

Eastern Spadefoot Toad

During periods of extended drought, Eastern spadefoot toads can lie dormant. They curl into a tight ball and excrete a fluid that hardens the soil around them, forming a compact chamber, to retain any available moisture. When heavy rains soak the soil, the toads uncurl and resume their normal activities.

On December 20, 2018
0 likes

Eastern Spadefoot Toad

Spadefoot eggs are laid underwater and deposited in strings, which are easily broken. A female may lay up to 2,500 eggs.

On December 20, 2018
0 likes

Scroll

Zoom

Contrast