On a toad, a small, round or oval, raised gland behind and above the eye; much larger than the warts.
an elevated, glandular area on the back of the head of toads.
a salivary gland that is situated on each side of the face below and in front of the ear.
Parotid glands are large swollen areas behind the eye and in some species extending down along the neck. These glands (and the warts) can secrete a sticky white poison that can paralyze or even kill a predator. If you handle a toad roughly it might secrete this poision which can then be transmitted to your eyes. Always make sure to wash your hands after handling a toad.
For the toad wart, see parotoid gland.