Unseasonal Toad
Written by Dr. Dolittle on December 23, 2009 – 1:23 pm -
I had thought snakes and toads would find a warm cozy place to wait out the cold of winter, but this little guy proved me wrong. He’s just one of many toads we find parked under the outside light all night, along with the bats and armadillos. Seems awfully late in the season for him to be out and about, but I guess he got hungry.
I had the camera right in the toad’s face and he never budged. I’m surprised the flash didn’t wash him out in a way as to not know what he was. I can tell he’s put up with me before.
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December 28th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
I had to laugh about this. It’s probably a Gulf coast toad (Bufo nebulifer). Their most common defense when approached is to hunker down and remain motionless. They’re large but kind of flat.
Good find this time of year. Amazing what creeps out when the weather allows. And I love the front feet held beneath it!
(By the way, you should submit this to House of Herps for the January edition.)
January 15th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Thanks for the toad ID, that really helps the “identifying challenged” like me. He (or she) is a real sweatheart that lets me pet him without hopping off in a snit.
Thanks for visiting and the added help!
January 19th, 2010 at 1:23 am
I love the feet tucked under his/her body too! I do the same thing when I’m cold. 🙂
January 20th, 2010 at 7:28 am
You and I must be related, I do the same thing when I’m cold. Thanks for visiting.
January 24th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
It does seem late..I don’t see toads here too often, maybe I need to look harder… Michelle
My Hoh-snapping turtles
January 25th, 2010 at 9:37 am
I’m often surprised by nature, so keep looking, you just never know what you may find. Thanks for visiting.