Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Caught this'n a few minutes ago. He is well behaved and did not squirt blood out of his eyes when I snatched him up. Ranch Dinosaur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Pretty nice lookin' appetizer there GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Wow! Tha's a pretty little thing there Utah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Great Horned Toad!!! Don't pick him up!!! LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Looks like Apache Hawks long lost twin brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You guys in Colorado have all the neat pets. All we got is coons and possum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 You guys in Colorado have all the neat pets. All we got is coons and possum. And Salmon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Haven't seen one in years. As a kid in West Texas they were very numerous but no more. As with frogs seems like these and other species are being decimated worldwide by fungal infections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 "Yeeucch", says my wife, "I don't like toads". "It's not really a toad. It's a lizard", I replies. "Whatever. Get rid of it." And Hornitos the Horny toad is released back into his habitat. I wonder if they taste like chicken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 "Yeeucch", says my wife, "I don't like toads". "It's not really a toad. It's a lizard", I replies. "Whatever. Get rid of it." And Hornitos the Horny toad is released back into his habitat. I wonder if they taste like chicken? If they do taste like chicken, forever after, chicken will taste like Horny Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Charlie, SASS # 48668L Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You guys in Colorado have all the neat pets. All we got is coons and possum. And "BADGERS" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 He was good enough to pose for a few pics when I turned him loose. Pic Pic Pic Pic Things are dang hard to see when they're on the red rocks and dirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 And Salmon. AND TARTAR SAUCE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hey bob, A couple of years ago I was working on top of Lone Mesa for the state park and found one of them critters. Real red like yours too. The thing that surprised me was I was at 9500 feet. Didn't know they could be found that high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hey bob, A couple of years ago I was working on top of Lone Mesa for the state park and found one of them critters. Real red like yours too. The thing that surprised me was I was at 9500 feet. Didn't know they could be found that high. I read that wile they normally stay below 8,000 ft there have been some found up at 11,000. Not in the winter I'll bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 That little bugger is almost as prickly as you are, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 That little bugger is almost as prickly as you are, Bob. Actually he seemed to have a better attitude overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack Saddle Slim, SASS #73122 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I used to find them when I was a kid, but haven't seen one for years. I guess they aren't too numerous up here in redwood country. They make great pets, but, if I remember correctly, they're pretty tough to housebreak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Kinda like a pet rock. I never did get mine house broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I just saw a program on Animal Planet and this was one of the 10 weirdest animals. Wow they really do spit blood outta their eyes! It can go 3-5 ft. They showed a coyote backing right down after he got sprayed. I guess the blood don't smell so good. Cool animal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliope Cupcake #13981 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Actually he seemed to have a better attitude overall. mebe but he aint fuzzy like 40R toad er lizard? quite a camo artist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Business Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Hey, maybe he will show up on UT's next avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliope Cupcake #13981 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 yew are kerekt and probly with a cowboy hat...er chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Looks like Apache Hawks long lost twin brother. Hey Grizz , I resembale da remark !! Yup , long lost brother !! Looks like he can stay lost !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliope Cupcake #13981 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 why now ya menshun it--it's his DOPPELGANGER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Actually he seemed to have a better attitude overall. That would have been my first thought. I haven't seen those horny toads since I was a kid in western Oklahoma. I read Horned Toad populations have declined dramatically in both Texas and Oklahoma. Horned Toads have practically disappeared in the eastern and central portions of their range in Texas due to human disturbances, such as converting habitat to agriculture or to urban centers. Eradication of ants is another cause, since this is their primary food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I had many a Horny Toad as pets when I was a Youngin'! I would tie a string around the horns on their head and "Walk" them We were over run with Horny Toads, Jack Rabbits and other assorted critters wayyyy out in West Texas. I just HATED Rattlers, still can't abide any snake!! Haven't seen a horny toad in a looooong time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Have them suckers in Missouri, your' first photo I was a thinken ya must have bitten his tail off when ya caught him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunt Jen Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I think he's just cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 yew are kerekt and probly with a cowboy hat...er chaps Like dis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 This area was crawlin' with 'em when I was a button, rarely see them anymore. I was seeing some at the "farm" several years ago, but it's been awhile. I somewhere have a pic of one I took not long after I got my first 35mm back in '78. Almost stepped on him, thought it was a bug. I caught him and took his pic with his foot on a penny. The penny was bigger than the little horny toad! JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliope Cupcake #13981 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 ya gotch yer SWAVE on Bob I got a new red hat too but don't have a link for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 ya gotch yer SWAVE on Bob I got a new red hat too but don't have a link for it Send it to me I can link it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliope Cupcake #13981 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 OK when I find it it hopped on a steed and rode off into the sunset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 OK when I find it it hopped on a steed and rode off into the sunset Hurry up. You're holding up the potentially fine HAT thread. (i could use a pic of my wife's red hat but her hair is brown..mostly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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