The topic of poisonous salamanders is really interesting. Their skin is fascinating because it has a thin layer of mucous that contains toxins. The sticky, slimy layer is there for two reasons. One part protects them from microorganisms and the other protects them from predators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s the predator protection part that is most concerning for us. After all, a potent toxin (poison) is a reason for concern<\/strong>, especially if you’re likely to come into contact with a salamander or want to keep one as a pet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyway, I’ll quickly dispel concerns by summarizing the poison secretions of salamanders in the following paragraph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All salamanders are different and some produce more potent toxins than others. Naturally, some are more dangerous than others. Also, there are both poisonous<\/em> and venomous<\/em> salamanders<\/strong> but more on that later. For now, learn why salamanders are poisonous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n