A frog’s hind legs are very long, as frogs hop more frequently than toads. A frog’s hind legs will be bigger than its head and body. A toad’s hind legs will be smaller, as toads tend to crawl. Their hind legs will be shorter than their heads and bodies.
A slender looking amphibian, with longer limbs, is probably a frog. A short, chubby amphibian, with smaller legs, is likely a toad.
Toads come in various shades that range from a dark green to an olive green. Frogs are on the more yellowish, brighter side of the green spectrum. Frogs may have a yellow-olive color. However, do not rely on color alone. Always consider other factors, as some frogs do have a brownish green appearance.
Frogs take very high jumps, and can also jump great lengths. Toads take very small hops and lack the ability to jump very far.
Always consider other factors, as an injured frog may crawl.
Keep things like your porch light off at night. You can also use curtains at night to keep light from inside your house from attracting bugs.
Symptoms of toxins from a toad include excessive drooling, pawing at the mouth or eyes, seizures, difficulty breathing, and unsteady moving. If your pet has any of these symptoms, it needs immediate treatment.
If a young child picked up a frog or toad, make sure to have them wash their hands.
You will have to clean your frog or toad’s tank every day. Dirty tanks can pose a major health risk for a frog or toad. Frogs and toads need a varied diet. You can buy food from a pet store, composed of crickets and mealworms, but you will also need to give your frog or toad plenty of other insects to survive. You will need to feed a frog or toad things like grasshoppers, snails, and silkworms as well. Limit touching a reptile or amphibian pet. Even one from a pet store can carry diseases. Wash your hands after handling your pet, do not clean their cage in your bathroom or kitchen, and do not kiss or cuddle a pet frog or toad.
