s were observed twice, on August 30 near Troy and on September 21 in Edgefield, South Carolina.1 This late-season sighting falls within breeding season, which runs February through October depending on latitude, though the species continues breeding into autumn months.2 The toads require shallow freshwater bodies for reproduction, and the region is currently experiencing sustained abnormal dryness across the county.3
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This post was last corrected on September 29, 2026.
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