Parotid Gland Parotid glands are large swollen areas behind the eye and in some species extending down along the neck. If you handle a toad roughly it might secrete this poision which can then be transmitted to your eyes. Always make sure to wash your hands after handling a toad. Salamander One of the three Orders of amphibians. Salamanders are characterized by their elongated body and tail.
Most salamanders have only four front toes but five rear toes.
In Canada the largest species is the Mudpuppy which can grow to over 40 cm in total length. Most salamanders are much smaller than this. Although commonly called Spadefoot Toads, they are not actually toads. With it, spadefoots can burrow down into the ground almost a full metre. A small Family of frogs with only one species in North America, the Tailed Frog .