 The skin of the cane toad is dry and warty . It has distinct ridges above the eyes , which run down the snout . Individual cane toads can be grey , yellowish , red @-@ brown , or olive @-@ brown , with varying patterns . A large parotoid gland lies behind each eye . The ventral surface is cream @-@ coloured and may have blotches in shades of black or brown . The pupils are horizontal and the irises golden . The toes have a fleshy webbing at their base , and the fingers are free of webbing . 
