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Don’t touch! Southern toads secrete bufotoxin, a poison to protect themselves from predators.
ORIGIN:
Southeastern United States
HABITAT:
Sandy habitats around coastal plains
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Up to 1 oz
Length: 2-5 in
DIET:
Insects and spiders
PREDATORS:
Snakes, newts and larger toads
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Camouflage and poison
REPRODUCTION:
Lay 2,500-4,000 eggs at one time
THREATS:
Competition with introduced cane toads
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 10 yrs
