There are two types of American Green Toad, both of which average between 1.25 and 2 inches in size. The Bufo debilis debilis is usually found in regions that are more eastern and is bright green with black and yellow spots. Bufo debilis insidior, the western species, is green or yellow green with black lines resembling a net on their back. They have a flat head and body with large, separated parotoid glands. They have many warts on their backs.
Males have a black or dark throat, while the female s throat is light colored.
The American Green Toad lives in the south-central and southwest regions of the United States, primarily New Mexico and west Texas and in Northern Mexico. Uncertain An enclosure of at least 20 gallons is necessary for as many as six toads. The terrain should be mostly land with a water dish. The light source should be a fluorescent suitable for growing plants, with an incandescent light for heat in warm seasons. The temperature in winter should be normal room temperature, in summer the temperature should be around 75 degrees Fahrenheit or more.