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Poisons and Toxins
Poisons are chemicals that adversely affect living organisms at the molecular level. Regardless of whether they're inhaled, absorbed, or digested; targeted toward a specific organism or broad in scope; or whether they're acute or chronic, a large enough dose of poison will result in severe illness or death. Please direct all questions regarding poisons, including their chemistry, uses, control, effects, and antidotes, into this category. If you are having an immediate issue with a possible poisoning, you should contact your local poison control or emergency medical center right away.
2,055 Questions
How does a monarch butterfly obtain and store toxins?
When the monarch is in its pupa stage, it eats milkweed, which is a poisonous plant. This leads it to be poisonous once it turns into a butterfly.
i am not an expert on grasshoppers but i have a green grasshopper at home which i turned into my pet since its injured, but i think the green ones are ok, try not to touch them and wash your hands after!
All true scorpions are venomous, although not all are harmful to people.
What kind of hemlock is poison?
There are many types of hemlock. Conium consists of two species, both of which are toxic. Water Hemlock and Hemlock Water Dropwort are both also poisonous. However, Hemlock (Tsuga) is the genus name of a type of coniferous trees, which are not toxic.
no species of the tranchula are poisonous you might get a extremley rare bite that's no more worse than a bee sting, they make excellent pets as long as there cared for properley
The moth orchid or phalaenopsis are not toxic to humans, dogs or cats.
Is Crossbow herbicide harmful to animals?
Crossbow herbicide is a postemergent product for woody plants and brush as well as perennial broadleaves. It does not affect grasses. It is for non-crop use only.
- Except for lactating dairy animals, there are no grazing restrictions following application.
- It is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by OSHA.
- It has a pH of 3.8, its main ingredient is Kerosene and is toxic via ingestion, dermally and inhalation.
- Affect on animals: Kidney, liver, eye, blood, spleen and thyroid are most effected as well as central nervous system and respiratory system.
- Animal reaction: anestetic or narcotic effect and will produce death of unborn animals.
Are zinnia leaves poisonous to dogs?
My dog has been eating zinnia leaves for years. She is now 14 years old and is still taking a nibble when the feeling moves her. She is a herbalist in dog's clothing. She eats Echinacia and Comfrey leaves. This she does at certain times of the year which she knows better than I do. At other times of the year she will not touch them. She is part border collie and I think she has the instinct of a breed that lived on the land with the sheep.
Is rubber poisonous to humans?
A buildup of rubber can in fact cause harm to the environment. However, generally speaking, rubber can be broken down.
Are poinsettias poisonous to pets?
Yes, poinsettia plants are harmful to cats.
Specifically, poinsettia contains a milky sap which is called latex (even though it is not the latex which helps in rubber production). Latex irritates a cat's digestive tract. Cats that eat poinsetta for Christmas will need to be treated for irritated mouths and stomachs as well as for nausea and vomiting.
What if your puppy does not vomit after eating rat poison?
when a dog feels sick they will eat grass. this causes a gag reflex and then causes the dog to vomit. peroxide might be harmful depending on how much was swallowed
Are green inchworms poisonous?
I wouldn't give inchworms to leopard frogs. Leopard frogs need mealworms, waxworms, earthworms, or crickets. Inchworms aren't required to be fed to leopard frogs. So, I wouldn't take a chance. If your leopard frog accidentally ate an inchworm, I think it may not hurt them. Although, you may want to ask a vet, or the pet store you bought the leopard frog from for a firm and final answer. If you found your leopard frog in a pond or creek, find out which local pet store sells leopard frogs and ask.
What are the symptoms of cats who have ate rat poison?
The signs of toxicity are excitation, drooling and slobbering, uncoordinated gait, muscle tremors and weakness that leads to inability to stand in a few hours. The tremors are not triggered by external stimuli.
You should induce vomitting by taking them outside and pouring some peroxide down their throat only if you personally saw them injest the rat poison, and don't let them eat or drink anything at all! Get to vet immediately vg
Is there poison in apple seed?
Yes there is its called cyanide but dont feel upset if u swallowed 1 or something like that you have to swallow like a whole cup of apple seeds.Cyanide is also fond in peach seeds and other fruit
Why do some plants contain poison?
There are more than 700 species of poisonous plants in the U.S. Plants are second in causing serious poisoning in children under age 5. There is no way to tell by looking if a plant is poisonous.
you don't. you call animal control if you are having problems, and they will direct you to the proper course of action.
kill them poison/trap and gas with lawnmower, snowblower etc.. they don't drown easy they hibernate.
Yes, the commonly used poisons for rats and mice will kill raccoons. Raccoons can also die from eating a dead rat or mouse that was killed with poisons.
Is all species of Rhododendron poisonous?
All parts of Rhododendrons are toxic to animals if ingested. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death.
Is eating plastering poisonous?
Plaster itself is not poisonous. Some people are allergic to it but generally you will only have a reaction to it if you consume it. Plaster of Paris may cause breathing difficulties if inhaled. Wall plaster is harmless once it is painted and/or covered, and contact with it before that is fine. Painted wall plaster is safer as it does not release dust.
Can a horse die from rat poison?
As far as I know no. The reason that nobody eats them is that it is so difficult to take off there skin (as it is so hard) and even if you do take it off there is barely any meat.
I don't know if this answer is correct. Probably some kinds of seahorse are poisonous!
