How to Tell the Difference Between a Frog and a Toad

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Look at the hind legs.. Examine the feet.. Consider the shape.

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1

Look at the hind legs.

Step 1

Look at the hind legs.

2

Examine the feet.

Step 2

Examine the feet.

3

Consider the shape.

Step 3

Consider the shape.

4

Take note of the skin.

Step 4

Take note of the skin.

5

Look at the color.

Step 5

Look at the color.

6

Watch how the animal jumps.

Step 6

Watch how the animal jumps.

7

Notice if the animal ever crawls.

Step 7

Notice if the animal ever crawls.

8

Consider where you found the animal.

Step 8

Consider where you found the animal.

9

Dim your lights to reduce noise from frogs.

Step 9

Dim your lights to reduce noise from frogs.

10

Keep dogs away from frogs and toads.

Step 10

Keep dogs away from frogs and toads.

11

Wash your hands after handling frogs or toads.

Step 11

Wash your hands after handling frogs or toads.

12

Do not take in wild frogs and toads as pets.

Step 12

Do not take in wild frogs and toads as pets.

13

Care for a pet toad or frog properly.

Step 13

Care for a pet toad or frog properly.

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