According to The Frog Lady, This little guy or gal is an American Toad, the only species of toad we have here in Maine. I had one that lived in my basement and garage for over a decade. He got so big, he could only manage a couple of inches when he hopped. Eventually he could not make it up the three steps to the garage and I found him all shriveled up at the end of a winter. Miss that little guy.
It would seem I only have a talent for snapping pictures of critters or plants too slow or stupid to beat feet when I am near. I really like plants, they sit still for the most part.
So, its the slow, numb, and dumb I am able to chronicle. And and that's just fine.
Remember, Life may be better under a Sunsetter
On the other hand, Life is worse in a hearse.
3 comments:
Toads are indeed wonderful creatures. From my perspective as a biologist, they too often get the short schrift when compared to frogs, but that is sad, IMO.
PipeTobacco
Dexter (sigh*) used to catch the tiny little frogs and just carry them around in his mouth..he wasn't a killer..he was a catcher...you could see the sides of his mouth being pushed out by the frog trying to hop around in his mouth..used to crack me up..
I have a red belly snake living in my rock wall in my front yard. Never thought of taking a picture; but by the time I got my camera out it would be gone.
the Ol'Buzzard
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