"Montana would seem unlikely for an American toad and furthermore, isn't it too early for any toads to be out up there? We're upstate NY and its too cold still."
He's been in the basement all winter. We have an old garage door down there that has the rubber insulator strip broke off in two places so there is plenty of room for critters to get in under there, so we have toads coming in - and mice.
"Also, he looks mighty wet! Was he taken out of the water before the picture was taken? or is he shedding?"
That spot where he is sitting is the drain for the shower. It was actually a mud shower, with temporary walls. Mom likes it down there because she doesn't have to share (there are 5 of us) and she likes a big area. So, she has fiberglass walls up with a concrete floor. She leaves the water dripping down there, so when the drops hit the wall they splatter then run into the drain. He is usually sitting by the drain.
Yes, he is shedding pretty good. When I picked him up, I got slimed from all the skin coming off.
"Whatever he is, he's cute! I'd love to know if you ever get a solid ID."
Thanks! He is really a cutie when he chirps. I get a kick out of him.
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My Chilean/Christmas/Lemon Toads
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