Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus holbrooki)

Common in the sandhills and much of the NC coastal plain in loose sandy soils. Spadefoot Toads are variable in color from nearly black to lighter shades of brown or gray.

	Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus holbrooki) Longleaf Pine flatwoods in Moore Co., NC 12 Apr 2008 When first handled, they often tuck their legs up and close their eyes.
	Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus holbrooki) Longleaf Pine flatwoods in Moore Co., NC 12 Apr 2008 Eventually they may open those incredible eyes!
	Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus holbrooki) Longleaf Pine flatwoods in Moore Co., NC 12 Apr 2008 Nice!
	Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus holbrooki) Longleaf Pine flatwoods in Moore Co., NC 12 Apr 2008 Spadefoot Toads are named for the hard horn-like structures on their feet which allow them to dig into loose soils and disappear from sight.

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