Satanic boletus Toxic?

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Boletus satanas Lenz.; Rubroboletus satanas (Lenz) K. Zhao & Zhu L. Yang

Ingestion causes severe gastrointestinal distress including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping

Symptoms resolve within 1-2 days in most cases, with fluid loss as the main potential complication

Easily confused with other toxic red-pored boletes, requiring expert identification for safe foraging

FAQ

Is Satanic boletus toxic to Humans?

Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal colic; potential dehydration complications from severe fluid loss (Moderate)

Is Satanic boletus toxic to Cats?

No confirmed toxicity data available; consult a veterinarian immediately if ingestion is suspected (Unknown)

Is Satanic boletus toxic to Dogs?

No confirmed toxicity data available; consult a veterinarian immediately if ingestion is suspected (Unknown)

Is Satanic boletus toxic to Horses?

No confirmed toxicity data available; consult a veterinarian immediately if ingestion is suspected (Unknown)

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Toxicity Details

Humans

Moderate

Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal colic; potential dehydration complications from severe fluid loss

Cats

Unknown

No confirmed toxicity data available; consult a veterinarian immediately if ingestion is suspected

Dogs

Unknown

No confirmed toxicity data available; consult a veterinarian immediately if ingestion is suspected

Horses

Unknown

No confirmed toxicity data available; consult a veterinarian immediately if ingestion is suspected

Toxicity Snapshot

Toxic PartsAll parts of the mushroom are considered toxic when ingested

Exposure RouteIngestion is the only confirmed toxic exposure route

Toxic CompoundsUnidentified gastrointestinal irritant compounds

First Aid & Prevention

First 30 Minutes

• Collect any remaining mushroom specimen for accurate identification
• For human ingestion, contact a poison control center or medical provider immediately
• For pet ingestion, do not induce vomiting unless explicitly instructed by a veterinarian

Contact Vet Immediately

• Observed or suspected ingestion of the mushroom by a pet
• Presence of vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy after potential exposure
• Signs of dehydration (dry gums, reduced urination, lethargy) post-exposure

Prevention

• Never consume wild mushrooms unless identified as safe by a certified foraging expert
• Keep pets away from unknown wild mushrooms in yards, trails, or wooded areas
• Avoid all red-pored boletes unless positively confirmed as an edible species

Treatment & Prognosis

• Provide symptomatic care including oral or intravenous fluid replacement to prevent dehydration
• Administer anti-emetics as needed to control persistent vomiting
• Monitor electrolyte levels in patients with severe or prolonged symptoms

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Professional Toxicology

Scientific NameBoletus satanas Lenz.; Rubroboletus satanas (Lenz) K. Zhao & Zhu L. Yang

AliasesSatan's mushroom、Devil's boletus

Toxicity Grade

HumansModerate

CatsUnknown

DogsUnknown

HorsesUnknown

Target Organs

Gastrointestinal tract

Mechanism of Action

• Unidentified irritant compounds trigger inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract lining after ingestion

Other Species Risk (CliniTox)

Information from CliniTox veterinary text.

General livestock: No confirmed species-specific toxicity data; ingestion is expected to cause gastrointestinal distress similar to that observed in humans

Confusion Risk

The following plants look similar and may be confused:

Pink-capped bolete Boletus rhodoxanthus

Visually similar red-pored toxic bolete; distinguishable by its distinct pink cap, compared to the pale off-white/light brown cap of Satanic boletus

Lurid bolete Boletus luridus

Net-stemmed red-pored toxic bolete; has a more slender stem with clear reticulation, compared to the thick, bulbous stem of Satanic boletus

Unidentified red-pored boletes Various Boletaceae species

Most red-pored boletes are toxic; all should be avoided unless positively identified as edible by a trained expert

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Related Toxic Plants

Lurid bolete

Suillellus luridus

Moderately toxic

Pink-capped red bolete

Rubroboletus rhodoxanthus

Moderately toxic

Bitter beech bolete

Tylopilus felleus

Low toxicity (gastrointestinal irritant)

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Data Sources

1. CliniTox (Universität Zürich)

This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. If ingestion or poisoning is suspected, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.

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