Dangerous toads and other critters? (Summerville, Myrtle Beach: showing, home, oil)

[noplacelikeWA]

I am new to the area and am finding that there are a lot of new bugs, toads, and critters in the area. My dog actually is the one who finds them for me. This morning she licked a brown toad/frog? She ended up drooling and foaming at the mouth for 10 minutes after. Is there really poisonous toads in the area? What else do I need to watch out for?

[Techgeek]

I'm not sure about poisonous toads-if you're worried I can recommend a good veterinarian in Summerville.

Mostly I would watch out for snakes. I have seen more than my fair share of water moccasins over the years (and I used to have a dog who would try and pick fights with them).

There is also a lot more wildlife around here than you may think and it is closer than you may think. I saw a family of wild hogs while riding my bike in Ladson 2 weeks ago and I know a guy who was hunting out in the Daniel Island/Cainhoy area and was forced to shoot and kill (for his own protection) a bobcat. There are some foxes but they are more active in cooler weather. Deer everywhere. If there is water I would be on the lookout for gators.

[noplacelikeWA]

Thanks for the response, I am in the Sumerville area. We are from Texas and are use to large bugs and rattle snakes, frogs and lizzards. However it is much more wooded here and wet, so I expect there are many more animals everywhere. Plus with all the rain we've had in the past week certain critters/creatures are showing themselves. Any more info about what to expect or look out for would be appreciated.

[flgrammie]

I don't know about here, but in Florida we had Bufo Toads. They can kill an animal. Their skin secretes a poison that affects the nervous system.

[stephz1008]

Here is a linke of the frog & toads one can find in SC. Has pictures as well. Hope this helps.

SC Frog and Toad Pictures

[noplacelikeWA]

Originally Posted by stephz1008

Here is a linke of the frog & toads one can find in SC. Has pictures as well. Hope this helps.

SC Frog and Toad Pictures

Thanks for the link but it does not reveal much... pictures yes, information no.

[stephz1008]

Originally Posted by noplacelikeWA

Thanks for the link but it does not reveal much... pictures yes, information no.

At least if you can identify what type of frog/toad it will give you a starting point to research...no??

[Shannon2027]

I live in New York. My dog licked a toad the other day. . .one that I know is not poisonous and she foamed at the mouth for quite some time. I actually dumped some water in her mouth to try to get whatever oil it is it was secreating out of her mouth!!
I can understand your concern though. I am trying to move myself, 2 boys, a dog and 2 cats, I know I am going to see critters I have only had nightmares about!!!!

[Jazzylittlelady]

I had never seen a black widow spider till I moved to Myrtle Beach, S.C. and I've now seen three too many. I saw several red fox, which I hate. I see and hear lots of frog/toads but I don't know anything about either/or. We supposedly have a alligator in our lake our home sits on. I saw something in the lake last night, husband did too, that looked like a couple of seals? Sounds crazy but that's exactly what they looked like.

[flgrammie]

Originally Posted by stephz1008

At least if you can identify what type of frog/toad it will give you a starting point to research...no??

I see Bufo toads on that site. If your animal gets one, rinse his mouth out vigorously, even use a garden hose. Then hurry to a vet.