Toad

The American toad, sometimes called the hop toad, is 2-4½ inches in length. It can vary in color from tan, brown, reddish brown, or olive green. Some American toads are solid in color, but others may be patterned. It has a light white to yellow belly that usually has black or gray spots on it. It has dark round spots on its back with one or two warts in each spot. Its skin contains glands that produce a white toxin that helps protect the toad from predators. Some American toads may have a stripe down the middle of their backs. Males are usually smaller than females and may have a dark throat