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Posted by Colchicine on May 12, 2003 at 18:40:15:

In Reply to: American Toads posted by Convicts4Ever on May 12, 2003 at 14:53:29:

It is exhibiting a classic defensive posture. Basically, the toad finds this stimulation threatening and is doing what it can to minimize exposure of its vulnerable underside to the potential threat. Frogs are a hands-off pet, and this is a good reason why.

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