The American toad is one of only two toad species in Ontario. ga('create', 'UA-3780889-1', 'auto', {'allowLinker': true}); Dwarf American toad. American toads breed from late March to early June, depending on how far north they are. Find American Toad On Cottage Deck Ontario stock images in HD and millions of other royalty-free stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the Shutterstock collection. Distribution and Habitat: As the most broadly distributed species of the family Bufonidae in North America, the American toad can be found in parts of every southeastern state except for Florida. Spring Peeper Call. This poison is released when the toad is threatened and can cause illness if consumed. After another 50 to 65 days, the tadpoles change into toadlets. Crawfish Frog Call. The ability of an American toad to absorb moisture through its skin also makes it susceptible to chemicals and toxins found in its environment. The Hudson Bay toad (A. a. copei) is a rare toad. The come out of the water as toadlets and continue to become a full American toad. Toads feed on insects and other invertebrates. Many of Ontario’s frogs, like the Bull Frog, Green Frog, Mink Frog and Pickerel Frog, hibernate in the water. American toads and tadpoles have poison glands in their skin which helps protect them from some predators. Listen to the call of the American toad (courtesy of Adopt-A-Pond Wetland Conservation Programme). They are not large toads; adult males are about 37–46 mm (1.5–1.8 in) in snout–vent length and females 44–54 mm (1.7–2.1 in) Charitable registration # 10686 8755 RR0001, //