fowler's toad reproduces in warmer seasons of the year, especially in may and june. it breeds in open, shallow waters such as ponds, lakeshores, and marshes. the male produces a call which attracts not only females, but also other males. the calling male may attempt to mate with one of the other males, which will then produce a chirping "release call", informing him of his mistake. when he finds a female, the pair will initiate amplexus and up to 7,000 to 10,000 eggs are fertilized. they hatch in 2 to 7 days. based on observations, fowler's toads breed repeatedly through the spring. as many as 10 different age classes, separated by several days, have been observed over the course of a breeding season in one small pond. a new tadpole may reach sexual maturity in one season, but the process may take up to three years.