Where Do Spadefoot Toads Live?

Adult spadefoots live in dry grasslands and open woodlands, unlike other amphibians. They need loose soil for burrowing, or access to rodent burrows, as shelter during the day.

Where can spadefoot toads be found?

Range and Habitat: Spadefoot Toads are found throughout the eastern United States. In our region they are most abundant in the Coastal Plain and are found in scattered populations in the Piedmont but are absent from high elevations of the Appalachian Mountains.

Where do spadefoot toads live in the United States?

Eastern spadefoot toads are found all along the East Coast of United States, from southern New England to Florida. They are mostly found in areas with marshes and mixed hardwood swamps. They can grow up to 3 inches long.