Are salamanders poisonous, and how is the Chinese fire-bellied newt different?

Are salamanders poisonous?Because salamanders look similar to giant salamanders. Many people catch salamanders thinking they are giant salamanders, playing with them or keeping them. Later they hear that salamanders are poisonous. So they come to the editor to verify. Then below the Tuliu.com editor will explain to everyone whether salamanders are poisonous.

1. Are salamanders poisonous?

Actually, not every kind of salamander is poisonous. Some are non-poisonous, while some are highly poisonous. Salamanders are amphibians and reptiles; after touching them, it is best to wash your hands, because their body surface secretes mucus to keep the skin moist, and the mucus contains large amounts of bacteria or parasites! Do not put them in your mouth afterward, how disgusting! So whether poisonous or not, it is best not to hold them in your hands to play with, and after handling them you must wash your hands!

2. The poisonous Chinese fire-bellied newt

Above we said that not all salamanders are poisonous. Now let us talk about one of the most common and also most poisonous kinds of salamander——the Chinese fire-bellied newt. The Chinese fire-bellied newt is about 10—15 cm in body length, just as long as the ruler we commonly use. Salamanders all have tails, and their body shape is similar to lizards, but there are no scales on the body surface. Salamanders do not have very good eyesight, so they mainly rely on smell to catch prey, feeding on tadpoles, frogs, small fish and so on. In the family Salamandridae there is a type called the Chinese fire-bellied newt, with a black back and a red belly, so it is also called “Chinese fire dragon”.

The skin of the Chinese fire-bellied newt is not very toxic. But it is still poisonous. If it accidentally gets into the eyes, it can cause temporary blindness. So do not touch it directly with your hands. Moreover, the Chinese fire-bellied newt has a highly toxic substance under its skin, called tetrodotoxin, which is the most toxic toxin discovered in the world so far; one milligram can cause the death of an adult human. The toxin is under the skin and generally is not released.

Alright, the above is what the Tuliu.com editor has brought to everyone: are salamanders poisonous? I believe after reading it everyone will understand. Friends who like it are welcome to follow Tuliu.com. See you next time.