Safety note: Toxic secretions — wash hands after contact
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.
Habitat
Desert scrub, grasslands, and oak woodland near water in the Sonoran Desert
Diet
Large insects, small rodents, and other toads
How common
Uncommon
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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