The toad lays a string of eggs while the frog lays eggs in a mass. Once hatched, they follow a similar method of development to adulthood.

The toad unlike the frog does not frequent the water expect to breed. The body of a toad is oval in shape and is about half as broad as it is long. Frogs are more slightly built with the body somewhat pointed at both ends.

The toad has dry skin covered with warts. It is brownish in color with irregular dark patches. Frogs have smooth slimy skin.

The toad possesses no teeth though small simple teeth are found in the upper jaw of the frog. Frogs are seen to be better hoppers than toads.