When heavy rains soak the soil, the toads uncurl and resume their normal activities. When handling spadefoot toads, many people experience strong allergic reactions to secretions from the toads' skin glands. Reactions may include violent sneezing, a runny nose and watery eyes. To prevent an allergic reaction, anyone who handles a spadefoot toad should wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water, keeping their hands away from their face and eyes until they do so. State - Connecticut General Statutes Sec.
Pools located near sandy soils or dry, open areas are of particular importance to spadefoot toads.
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