Red-bellied newt

Puterea otrăvii

Otravă în piele

Pielea lui e otrăvitoare. E periculos să-l atingi, să-l lingi sau să-l mănânci.

Ce face otrava lui?

The red-bellied newt is poisonous rather than venomous, so it does not bite or sting. Its skin, eggs and embryos contain tetrodotoxin, a neurotoxin, which is a poison that attacks the nerves. There is enough of it to potentially kill an adult human.1

Cât de periculos e pentru oameni?

The newt's skin is poisonous to touch and to eat. Its toxin is strong enough to potentially kill an adult human. It is also nearly inedible, and few animals eat it.1

Ce face când se sperie?

When disturbed, it pulls its head and tail back to show its bright-red underside, which warns predators that it is poisonous.1