Taking into account the value for a Spotted...male or female...I find it hard to believe that a collector would leave a male behind. Maybe a very small scale breeder?

The time of year plays a role. Keep us updated...let us know if you start to see more females as the weather warms. I tend to see that when I herp SC. I don't think I've ever found a male past May, but you'll see a female or two out every now and again later in the year.