Confused about "true toads"

[Larry Wardog]

I was just curious. I don't think keeping them together is a good idea but I wanted to know for sure.

Some can be kept together but you would have to watch to see if one species dominates. Fowler's Toads, Eastern Spadefoot Toads and Southern Toads all live in very similar conditions. American Toads actually live in different conditions but are adaptable.

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[Herpin Man]

"Toad" and "frog" are not scientific terms, and they don't necessarily have specific meanings. Toads are generally dryer, rougher, and squatter than frogs, but there is considerable overlap. For example, Sheep frogs and narrow mouth toads are both in the same family, and very similar in appearance. Toad and frog are just words.
"True toad" is just a phrase which attempts to specify the Bufonids- presumably necessary due to the vague non-specific nature of the word "toad".