Help Identify This Toad Please!!

[enigma200316]

I'm thinking N. American, but this thing is kool..........
I'd say a good 3-4 inches maybe more and kool colors, never seen one like this before...................

[anji1971]

You're probably right about it being an American toad, there aren't many other varieties in your area, other than Fowler's toad, which is definitely different than this guy. American's aren't usually as warty and colourful as yours, but they do vary widely in colour. I have one, but he looks much more ordinary!
Are you planning to keep him???

[enigma200316]

I was thinking of keeping it because I've never seen one like this before,
but we will see................

[anji1971]

They are kinda fun! Especially when they do dumb things like get stuck trying to get out of the water bowl- don't know how he does this but he sure makes a helluva racket while he's there hanging over the side!!! If you don't keep him, I wonder if they'd let you ship it over the border..............?

[zooplan]

I´m not firm in amarican toads, sorry.
But its a really nice find

[drache]

not that much into toads, but this one's kinda cute

[Thamnophis]

Definately a Bufo a. americanus. Very pretty toad.

Aren't they protected by law in Pennsylvania? I mean, are you allowed to keep it in captivity?
In the Netherlands every native amphibian and reptile is protected by law.

[enigma200316]

Definately a Bufo a. americanus. Very pretty toad.

Aren't they protected by law in Pennsylvania? I mean, are you allowed to keep it in captivity?
In the Netherlands every native amphibian and reptile is protected by law.

I'm not sure, I know alot of Turtles are protected, but I don't know about
Toads.............I will have to look into it and keep you guys posted or if any one else knows please let me know.............

[GarterGuy]

No toads are not protected any more then any other herps in Pa. You're only allowed to have one though (due to the new regs. that went into affect this year.) That is a really cool looking B.americanus though, love the colour scheme on it....very neat!