PlantFunFuneral Bell Toxic?
Contains heat-resistant amatoxins, is extremely toxic to humans and most animals, ingestion can lead to fatal outcomes
Has an 8-24 hour latency period before symptoms appear, followed by a 12-24 hour false recovery phase before organ damage onset
Frequently confused with common edible small brown mushrooms, leading to high accidental poisoning risk
FAQ
Is Funeral Bell toxic to Humans?
8-24 hour latency period followed by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; 1-2 days after onset a 12-24 hour false recovery phase occurs, followed by severe liver and kidney damage symptoms; death occurs around day 5 if untreated (Severe)
Is Funeral Bell toxic to Cats?
No species-specific data available; expected to produce similar symptoms as humans, including gastrointestinal distress followed by potentially fatal liver and kidney failure (Severe)
Is Funeral Bell toxic to Dogs?
No species-specific data available; expected to produce similar symptoms as humans, including gastrointestinal distress followed by potentially fatal liver and kidney failure (Severe)
Is Funeral Bell toxic to Horses?
No species-specific data available; expected to produce similar symptoms as humans, including gastrointestinal distress followed by potentially fatal liver and kidney failure (Severe)
Toxicity Details
8-24 hour latency period followed by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; 1-2 days after onset a 12-24 hour false recovery phase occurs, followed by severe liver and kidney damage symptoms; death occurs around day 5 if untreated
No species-specific data available; expected to produce similar symptoms as humans, including gastrointestinal distress followed by potentially fatal liver and kidney failure
No species-specific data available; expected to produce similar symptoms as humans, including gastrointestinal distress followed by potentially fatal liver and kidney failure
No species-specific data available; expected to produce similar symptoms as humans, including gastrointestinal distress followed by potentially fatal liver and kidney failure
Toxicity Snapshot
First Aid & Prevention
First 30 Minutes
- • Induce vomiting within 2 hours of ingestion if the patient is fully conscious
- • Administer repeated doses of activated charcoal to reduce toxin absorption
- • Seek immediate emergency medical or veterinary care, even if no symptoms are present
Contact Vet Immediately
- • Any confirmed or suspected ingestion of Galerina marginata, even without symptoms
- • Onset of unexplained nausea, vomiting or diarrhea after access to wild mushrooms
- • Elevated liver enzyme levels detected after potential mushroom exposure
Prevention
- • Never consume wild small brown mushrooms unless positively identified by a certified fungal expert
- • Restrict pet access to areas with wild mushroom growth to avoid accidental ingestion
- • Discard entire foraged mushroom batches if any specimen cannot be reliably identified
Treatment & Prognosis
- • Administer cyclosporin A, rifampicin or silibinin to prevent toxin uptake by liver cells
- • Provide N-acetylcysteine if transaminase levels become elevated
- • Deliver supportive care for liver and kidney function as clinically indicated
Professional Toxicology
• Amatoxins inhibit cellular RNA polymerase II, blocking protein synthesis and leading to widespread tissue necrosis
Information from CliniTox veterinary text.
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Data Sources
This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. If ingestion or poisoning is suspected, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.