male or female bullfrog?

[Lija]

are these nuptial pads? and it looks like there is yellow on his/her throat does this mean it could be possibly a male?

she can't be possibly a male, just because she is a female. nuptial pads would be on the inside of the thumbs. It is common for females to have bright coloring. as you were advised get a refund if possible if that is a male you're after or just enjoy healthy, pretty frog.