The Sonoran Desert Toad is the largest native toad in the U.S., reaching 7 inches. Its parotoid glands produce a potent toxin containing 5-MeO-DMT, making it dangerous to pets. It emerges with the monsoon rains.
Best time to see a Sonoran Desert Toad
The best time to see a Sonoran Desert Toad is July–August, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,245 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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