Yesterday, February 11, 2008, a few students went out to visit the Meeman-Shelby State Park in Shelby County, Tennessee. The night before produced a harsh rain that provided ideal condition to search for Herps the following day. Once we arrived at the research area of the park, we drained and checked the pools that were used to catch frogs. This toad was the only one found inside the bigger tubs and was startled as we approached the tub. It was sitting in the sludge at the bottom after the pool was drained and difficult to catch. After successfully catching it, we examined it. By looking at its eyes, then identifying the spade on the underside of its foot, it was identified as a Spadefoot Toad, or Scaphiopus holbrooki.
Vincent Pirani
Memphis, TN
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