Toad strain guide
Toad, also listed as The Toad, is an indica-leaning hybrid with Chemdawg in its background and a pungent smell of diesel, earth and citrus. Its exact cross depends on who you ask, and it's not the same strain as Toad Venom.
Where does Toad come from?
Sources agree that Toad has Chemdawg genetics but not on the other parent. One strain database lists it as Chemdawg crossed with Afghani. Another database ties The Toad to Tyson 2.0, Mike Tyson's cannabis brand, and describes it as Girl Scout Cookies crossed with Chemdog, while also mentioning a separate Chemdog and Afghani version.
So there may be more than one plant sold under this name. The parentage is not settled, and you shouldn't confuse it with Toad Venom, a newer and unrelated Ronin Seeds cross.
What does Toad smell and taste like?
Most descriptions start with a pungent, earthy diesel smell, the kind Chemdawg is known for, with hints of citrus and spice. One strain database's tagged flavours are coffee, tree fruit and blueberry, and another database describes an orange and cinnamon taste.
One strain database lists myrcene as the dominant terpene, which fits the earthy, musky side. No other terpenes are published for it.
Toad effects: what people report
Reports are mixed. One strain database's reviewers lean creative and uplifted, with some calling it relaxed or euphoric, while another database describes a fast, heavy feel with a deeply relaxed body. Part of that split may come from different plants being sold under the same name.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, paranoia and dizziness are the complaints listed most often.
How strong is Toad?
One strain database gives an average of around 18% THC, and another database doesn't list a figure. Products under this name may test quite differently, so the THC and CBD numbers on your label are the ones to trust. Start small if you're new to it.
Buying Toad in Canada
Read labels carefully. Toad, The Toad, Sonoran Toad and Toad Venom are all different products, and the shared word doesn't mean shared genetics.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date.
Toad vs Chemdawg
Chemdawg is the one parent every source agrees on, and you can smell it in Toad's diesel and earthy funk. Chemdawg is the sharper, more chemical of the two, with a well-documented history and a reputation for an intense head feel. Toad is listed as more indica-leaning, with some citrus, spice and fruit in the mix and more reports of a relaxed body. If you want the original fuel, go with Chemdawg. If you'd like it softened a little, try Toad.
Strains like Toad
If you like Toad, these are the closest matches:
- Chemdawg: the parent sources agree on, pungent and fuel-heavy.
- Afghani: the other parent in one strain database's version, earthy and heavy.
- Girl Scout Cookies: the other parent in the Tyson 2.0 version, sweet and earthy.
