Although similar, frogs are actually different from toads. Both have many physical differences, for example in terms of skin, color, and body type. Their behavior is also different. For example, frogs need to be closer to water while toads can be farther away from water. Usually frog jumps are also higher than frog jumps. By paying attention to a few details, you can determine which is a frog and which is a toad.
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Method 1 of 3: Paying Attention to His Physical Characteristics
Step 1. Pay attention to the hind legs
You can tell a frog from a toad by the length of its hind legs. If you can get close enough to it, pay close attention to its hind legs.
- The hind legs of frogs are very long because they jump more often than frogs. The size of the frog's hind legs is larger than its head and body.
- The hind legs of frogs are smaller because they crawl more often. The frog's hind legs are shorter than its head and body.
Step 2. Pay attention to the shape of the legs
Frogs' feet are webbed because most of their life is spent in water. Although in general the hind legs are webbed, in some cases the forelegs of frogs are also webbed. The soles of the frog's feet are also sticky, while the frog's feet are usually not webbed and not sticky.
Step 3. Notice the shape
Frogs are usually lean and athletic while toads are shorter and stockier.
- If you see an amphibian with a slender build and long hind legs, it's most likely a frog.
- If you see a stocky amphibian with smaller hind legs, it's most likely a toad.
Step 4. Pay attention to the skin
Frogs have much smoother skin than toads. While frogs have soft and supple skin, frog skin looks as if it is covered in warts.
Step 5. Pay attention to the color
In general, the skin of a frog is lighter than that of a frog, which is greener. Although a frog's skin can have a greenish tinge, it is usually darker in color than a frog's skin.
- The spectrum of toad skin color ranges from dark green to olive.
- Frogs' skin leans more towards yellow, to the lighter side of the green spectrum. Frogs can also be pale yellow.
- But you should not distinguish between the two just by the color of their skin. You also need to always consider other factors as some frogs have a brownish green skin color.
Method 2 of 3: Watching His Behavior
Step 1. Watch how he jumps
Even though they both jump, frogs tend to jump more often and jump much higher than frogs.
- In addition to very high jumps, frogs can also jump far.
- The frog's jump is low and not very far.
Step 2. Notice if the animal ever crawls
Frogs crawl much more often than jump because that's their main way of moving around, while frogs are rarely seen crawling. If the animal is crawling, you most likely see a frog.
But don't forget to take other factors into account as injured frogs may be forced to crawl
Step 3. Note the location of the discovery
In order to survive, frogs need to be close to water while toads can stay out of water for a long time. It is very likely that the animal that is constantly near the water is a frog. But if you find it far from the water, it's probably a frog, because frogs rarely roam far from water sources.
Method 3 of 3: Avoiding Problems with Frogs and Toads
Step 1. Dim the lights so the frogs don't make too much noise
At night, frogs can be very noisy, especially during the breeding season. Frogs eat insects, while bright light attracts insects, drawing them closer to your house. That's why frogs can gather in your backyard.
- Make sure light sources such as patio lights are turned off at night.
- At night you can also close the windows with curtains so that the light in the house does not attract the attention of insects.
Step 2. Keep the dog away from frogs and toads
Some frogs and toads are poisonous to dogs. If your dog bites a frog, it can release its venom, which can hurt your pet. If you see your dog carrying a frog, immediately get your pet checked by a veterinarian because it is a medical emergency.
- When exposed to frog venom, your dog may exhibit symptoms such as: excessive salivation, scratching at the mouth or eyes, convulsions, shortness of breath, and unsteadiness.
- If one or more of the above symptoms are seen, it means that your pet needs immediate medical attention.
Step 3. Wash your hands after handling a frog or toad
As much as possible, do not touch wild flora and fauna. However, if you come into contact with frogs or toads, wash your hands immediately.
If young children pick up frogs or toads, make sure they wash their hands
Step 4. Do not keep wild frogs and toads
Keeping wild animals is not a wise move. Never. Since wild frogs and toads were not raised in captivity, they would not like being caught. They may also carry disease. If you really want to keep a frog or toad, buy one at your local pet store.
Step 5. Take good care of your pet frog or toad
If you want to keep a frog or toad, you can buy it at a pet store, but make sure you take care of it properly. Provide the right environment and cage for your pet.
- Your frog or toad cage must be cleaned every day because a dirty cage is very dangerous for your pet's health.
- The diet of frogs and toads needs to be varied. Their food, which usually consists of crickets and hongkong caterpillars, you can buy at pet stores. But besides that, your pet also needs to be treated to various other types of insects in order to survive. You also need to give your frogs or toads food such as grasshoppers, snails, and even silkworms.
- Don't touch your pet reptile too often. Even reptiles purchased from a pet store can carry disease. Wash your hands after handling your pet and don't clean their cage in the bathroom or kitchen. You are also not allowed to kiss or hug your pet frogs/toads.
