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If you don’t have a large enough menagerie of cute animals to follow on Instagram, may we recommend a toad? Wait, hear us out. He’s very talented and he helps control the bug population.

Toby got his big break in the Facebook group Frogspotting (some might quibble about the name, but Southern Toads like Toby are very welcome there) when Florida resident Savannah Mikell noticed she had a visitor camping out on her front porch every night. She was so charmed by him that she brought out an old dollhouse and let him explore, taking pictures to share with the group. Since our last check-in with Savannah and Toby, the toad has upgraded to his own Instagram page with over 80,000 followers who are just as tickled by his miniature adventures and silly captions.

Scroll down to see ya boi Toby the toad’s antics.

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Me N Me Mums Matchie Shosthankie

Me N Me Mums Matchie Shosthankie

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~S I G H~

~S I G H~

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Clarebear
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too. I can never see myself in the mirror. I'm just too short lol

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When we first contacted Savannah about Toby, she explained that he's only a pet in the loosest sense, as he comes and goes as he pleases. It sounds like the relationship is mutually beneficial⁠—he gets to use her porch as a safe home base, and she gets to take cute pictures of him.

Gardening experts recommend making your yard frog and toad friendly because they vacuum up so many bugs. If you want these cute and useful visitors, you can try leaving out a dish of water and a shelter, like an overturned flower pot, where they can rest and be protected from predators.

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Encouraging frogs and toads to hang around your house isn't recommended if you have dogs, though, because the amphibians can release poison if bitten or picked up. Some toads only cause unpleasant effects to dogs, like a nasty taste and excessive drooling, while others are life-threatening, so it's important to look up which toads live in your area and what the risks are.

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Canna Reech Me Undies

Canna Reech Me Undies

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#9

La Da Dee La Da Doo La Da Dum

La Da Dee La Da Doo La Da Dum

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Nok Nok

Nok Nok

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Jo Johannsen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I first saw this pic (before reading caption), my first thought was "omigawd, how big is that frog!" Was SO relieved to read caption. 😵

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#12

Hello Yes Dis Toby

Hello Yes Dis Toby

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#13

Today I Show U How To Beka Cek

Today I Show U How To Beka Cek

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#18

I Am Smort, I Read Books Frens

I Am Smort, I Read Books Frens

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Iggy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's finished with all those books. "Read it. Read it. Read it."

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#19

Tho It Hav Been Say, Many Time, Many Way, Merry Crimusss To U

Tho It Hav Been Say, Many Time, Many Way, Merry Crimusss To U

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Who Wan Delish Stek

Who Wan Delish Stek

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Mama Panda
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I take it that frog legs aren't on the menu? (shut it, you know you thought it too! LOL)

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#21

Trosh Day Pls Resycle Frens

Trosh Day Pls Resycle Frens

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Patricia Carpenter
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t mind this job either. There are usually a couple flying snacks hanging out here. What could be more rewarding!

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#22

I Canna Rech My Bug

I Canna Rech My Bug

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earringnut
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well that photo shoot went out the window. I'll show myself out.

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I Am Relac

I Am Relac

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Luna Lovegood
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is one chill boi. I now aspire to be as chill as a toad.

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#26

Dont Hav Mush Money But Boy If I Did, Id Buy A Big House Where We Bof Culd Live

Dont Hav Mush Money But Boy If I Did, Id Buy A Big House Where We Bof Culd Live

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Redy For Satrday

Redy For Satrday

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Hilarious
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Firstly, Go Gators!! Secondly, definitely creative set ups for your toad. Unfortunately, this is the poisonous cane toad that I have to throw over my backyard wall to prevent my dog from going after it.

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#28

Do U Guys Rememember That One Time Wen I Was Takin A Nap

Do U Guys Rememember That One Time Wen I Was Takin A Nap

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Too Mush Cloth To Chose

Too Mush Cloth To Chose

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S O U P T I M E

S O U P T I M E

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