Frog Getting Scratched

I've never actually tried to pet a toad, but I certainly didn't think they would react to it like this.

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I do believe that's a cat in a frog suit.

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This was posted on videosift, I read in the comments that this is a defense behaviour, as there are poison glands atop the head. Toad is fearful, not cuddling!

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Yeah, I've seen another video where someone is doing this to a toad and comments were saying it was a defensive thing as well. It's still cute though :D

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I've actually done this. I doubt the toad is fearful. Toads can jump like crazy to get out of danger. I remember that when I scratched the toad, then stopped, he'd stay right where he was.

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My day is now complete.

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If you rub their bellies they will go to sleep. I have done it numerous times and it amazes the kids. Put them back on their feet and they wake up after a few minutes - just don't inadvertently tread on them!

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Is it a frog or a toad?

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Maybe it's a poisonous froad!

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They're the same thing Craig:
http://allaboutfrogs.org/weird/general/frogtoad.html

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I'm sorry, but I really don't see me scratching/rubbing anything that secretes DEATH out of its skin. Even if it does look like it's semi-enjoying it.

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A friend of mine had a frog that would hop out of his aquarium (he had free rein over the room) and climb up her specifically to get his head rubbed. It was his favorite thing in the world.

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Everybody likes the have their back scratched. Everybody.

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I live in FL. and I also have done this...its very cute but I dont know if they enjoy it or it is glands or if they are fearful.But i do know they are very capable of running away and they dont!!

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