IDENTIFICATION:
This toad varies greatly in color. It can be any combination
of brown, gray, green, black, yellow, orange, and red.
Normally, Southern toads are gray with other colors
of spots and blotches. The largest Southern toad ever
found was 4 1/2 inches. The easiest way to tell them
apart from other toads is by noting the two ridges
that start at their nose and end behind their eyes
in a small round lump.
RANGE
AND HABITAT: Southern toads can be found throughout
the state of Florida and in much of the Southeastern
United States. They are common in every habitat, but
seem to prefer living near people. They often will
sit near porch lights and eat the insects that are
attracted to the light.
REPRODUCTION:
Southern toads lay eggs in shallow water in the summertime.
Once the tadpoles hatch from the eggs, it takes them
between 1-2 months to change into toads.
DIET:
This type of toad will eat a large number of insects,
spiders, and other small bugs. Southern toads hunt
at night when it is cooler and spend their days buried
under soil, Iogs, or other spots out of the sun.
FUTURE:
Southern toads are very common throughout their range
and are not endangered.
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