Are all toads poisonous?

Question

I have a pet toad that i've been keeping in quite a large hole i dug for a few weeks now, and i recently heard that there are many toads that are poisonous (not in an extreme way, but there are). I live in British columbia, which is where i found my toad. It doesn't look unordinary at all, and its body is just smaller than the palm of my hand. How can i tell what type of toad it is, and whether or not it is poisonous?

Answer 1

No not all toads are poisonous

Answer 2

No, not all toads are poisonous.

Answer 3

No, not all toads are poisonous. A good way to learn more about your toad is to check out books on the library/internet research/etc.  

Answer 4

"Toad" is applied to a number of anurans. The one you have is not venomous but it is poisonous. You weren't planning on eating or l*****g it, were you?

Answer 5

no they are not all poisonous.  just check the internet/books for toads.  see if you can find the pic of yours or even bring it to a vet and see if they can help you

Answer 6

Nope, not at all. A few are, but most are just harmless (harmless meaning shy to peeing on your hand for defense). Dont worry!

Answer 7

You have a Western toad (Bufo boreas). They are mildly toxic, but pose no threat (unless you try to eat it).

You should not be keeping it in a hole in the ground. I recommend that you read some books on basic amphibian care. If you are unwilling to do that, you should release it where you found it, before it dies.

Answer 8

If A Toad Is Brightly Colored You Should Not Keep It Toads Are Not Usually Poisonous To Humans Unless Swallowed Or If You Would l**k It. A Way To Find Out If The Toad You Have Is Poisonous Ask A Local Life Science Teacher Or A Wildlife Officer.

Answer 9

All toads secrete toxins from their skin. The large bumps just beyond the eyes are the glands where it is produced. The common toad's poison is very mild. Once I forgot to wash my hands after handling one and itched my face. All this caused was a slight irritation.

If you let that toad go, you could read up a bit more on the subject and maybe get one from the pet store.