PlantFunRed staining inocybe Toxic?
Contains 333-1100 times more muscarine than fly agaric; muscarine is heat-stable and not broken down by digestive enzymes
Poisoning symptoms appear 15 to 60 minutes after ingestion, including classic cholinergic signs like salivation, lacrimation, and breathing distress
Atropine is the first-line antidote for life-threatening symptoms, with supportive symptomatic care as standard treatment
FAQ
Is Red staining inocybe toxic to Humans?
Onset 15-60 minutes post-ingestion: salivation, lacrimation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, apathy, constricted pupils, bradycardia or secondary tachycardia from hypovolemia, excessive bronchial secretions, rapid breathing, hypothermia (High)
Is Red staining inocybe toxic to Cats?
No species-specific symptom data available; expected to exhibit cholinergic poisoning signs including salivation, vomiting, and breathing distress if ingested (High)
Is Red staining inocybe toxic to Dogs?
No species-specific symptom data available; expected to exhibit cholinergic poisoning signs including salivation, vomiting, and breathing distress if ingested (High)
Is Red staining inocybe toxic to Horses?
No species-specific symptom data available; expected to exhibit cholinergic poisoning signs including salivation, vomiting, and breathing distress if ingested (High)
Toxicity Details
Onset 15-60 minutes post-ingestion: salivation, lacrimation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, apathy, constricted pupils, bradycardia or secondary tachycardia from hypovolemia, excessive bronchial secretions, rapid breathing, hypothermia
No species-specific symptom data available; expected to exhibit cholinergic poisoning signs including salivation, vomiting, and breathing distress if ingested
No species-specific symptom data available; expected to exhibit cholinergic poisoning signs including salivation, vomiting, and breathing distress if ingested
No species-specific symptom data available; expected to exhibit cholinergic poisoning signs including salivation, vomiting, and breathing distress if ingested
Toxicity Snapshot
First Aid & Prevention
First 30 Minutes
- • Induce vomiting if the affected individual is conscious and ingestion occurred within the last 1 hour
- • Collect any remaining mushroom fragments for formal mycological identification to guide targeted treatment
- • Monitor vital signs (heart rate, breathing rate, consciousness level) closely while seeking emergency care
Contact Vet Immediately
- • Confirmed or suspected ingestion of any Inocybe species, even if no symptoms are yet visible
- • Appearance of cholinergic symptoms including excessive salivation, lacrimation, difficulty breathing, or persistent vomiting after wild mushroom exposure
- • Signs of dehydration, lethargy, abnormal heart rate, or reduced responsiveness in animals post-ingestion
Prevention
- • Never consume wild foraged mushrooms unless verified as edible by a certified, experienced mycologist
- • Restrict pet access to yards or natural areas where unidentified wild mushrooms grow to avoid accidental consumption
- • Learn to identify the characteristic red bruising reaction of this species to avoid confusion with edible lookalikes
Treatment & Prognosis
- • Administer general supportive care including intravenous fluid therapy to correct hypovolemia and electrolyte imbalances from vomiting and diarrhea
- • Give atropine for life-threatening cholinergic symptoms, continuing administration until respiratory secretions are fully suppressed
- • Continuously monitor cardiac and respiratory function until all clinical signs of poisoning have fully resolved
Professional Toxicology
• Muscarine binds to peripheral muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, causing overstimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system
• Muscarine is thermostable, not degraded by digestive enzymes, poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, and unable to cross the blood-brain barrier
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.