A note about how we define poisonous and dangerous species:
Poisonous An animal is considered poisonous/venomous if
it can either inject a poison into a person or produce a poison that
is irritating to the touch or if ingested.
We consider a plant poisonous if ingestion of any part of the plant
causes illness or if contact with the plant irritates the skin.
We also identify the parts of the plant that are poisonous
(e.g., the berries are poisonous if ingested).
eNature recommends that people never eat any plant unless they are sure
of its identification.
Dangerous Any plant or animal that can
potentially harm people is considered dangerous (e.g., this snake will
strike repeatedly if cornered; its bite is not venomous).
Where appropriate, we provide additional text (e.g., how to avoid and
treat snakebites).
