Poisonous toads pose danger to pets during Tucson Monsoon’s storms
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Monsoon rains may bring relief from the heat, but they also bring out a hidden danger to pets: poisonous toads.
They’re known as Sonoran Desert toads or Colorado River toads; these amphibians emerge from underground once storms roll in. While they may look harmless, they secrete a powerful toxin called bufotoxin from glands on their backs, especially when threatened or under stress.