Is a toad a frog?
Is toad a beneficial insect or a pest?
Toads are beneficial insects: most big toads lurk in the mud or rotten grass at the bottom of the water in winter, and some spend the winter in the soil on land. It is not only an agricultural guardian who preys on pests, but also integrates medicine, health care and food, so it is known as "toad treasure" and is an animal with high economic value.
Is toad poisonous?
Toads are poisonous. A pair of posterior ear glands in the head will release a milky white liquid, which is toxic. In addition, the round protrusions on the skin are composed of many skin glands similar to the posterior ear glands. Besides glands that can secrete mucus to keep the skin moist, there are also glands that can secrete milky white liquid, which is also toxic.