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TUCSON, Ariz. — Monsoon in Tucson typically brings much-needed rain and moisture to the region, but it also ushers in something else—toads.Cressi Brown, founder of Southern Arizona Reptile Rescue and Education—a local nonprofit that specializes in reptiles and amphibians—says the wet conditions during monsoon make it the perfect breeding ground.
While several species can be found during monsoon, the one to be most cautious about is the Sonoran Desert Toad.These amphibians contain a hallucinogenic toxin that can be fatal to pets if they pick one up in their mouth. If this happens, Brown recommends immediately rinsing the pet’s mouth out with water.
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