Florida's Frogs & Toads

True Toads

Cane Toad

(Bufo marinus)

Cane Toad

Young Cane Toads are easily confused with the harmless native Southern Toads, but grow to much larger sizes. The parotoid glands on the shoulder are longer than the head, and taper to a point toward the back. Also, The ridges on the head don't form knobs.
 

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