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Is a fire bellied newt posionous?

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Newts have toxins that come out glands on the back of their heads the toxin isn't poisonous it gives of a bad taste so predators don't eat them that's, however newts only release the toxin when attacked by a predator, but u can hold them without them producing the toxin

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