I wouldn't step on it with no shoes on though. It is found in the great basin. Animals in the desert must survive in a harsh environment. Intense heat, searing sun, and lack of water are just a few of the challenges facing desert animals. Adaptations are numerous in the desert.
Spadefoot toads spend nine months of every year underground.
Many animals in the desert, such as a rettlesnake, kangaroo rat, and kit foxes, spend most of the day underground. These animals come out at night to eat and hunt. Creatures that come out at night to eat and hunt are called nocturnal. The most common animal of the desert is the jackrabbit. It has strong hind legs that enable it to jump away from its predators.