Southern Toad
Overview
 
The Southern Toad is a medium-sized (approximately 3 inches, the largest recorded toad was 4 inches) true toad
True toad
Bufonidae is the family of the true toads, members of the order Anura . They are the only family of anurans all members of which are known as "toads." The bufonids now comprise more than 35 genera, Bufo being the most widespread and well known.-Characteristics:True toads are widespread and occur...

 native to the southeastern
Southeastern United States
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 United States
United States
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, from eastern Louisiana
Louisiana
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 to southeastern North Carolina
North Carolina
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. It is most common in areas with sandy soil. Its coloring is usually brown but can be red, gray, or black. It can be kept in a small 5-gallon aquarium lined with unfertilized potting soil, sand, or reptile substrate, as it is a burrowing species.
 
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