PlantFunTorn fibrecap Toxic?
Contains 333-1100x more muscarin than fly agaric; muscarin is heat-stable and not broken down by digestive enzymes
Onset of cholinergic poisoning symptoms occurs 15-60 minutes post-ingestion
Atropine is the recommended antidote for life-threatening cholinergic symptoms
FAQ
Is Torn fibrecap toxic to Humans?
Salivation, lacrimation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, apathy, miosis, bradycardia or secondary tachycardia (from hypovolemia), bronchial secretions, tachypnea, hypothermia (High)
Is Torn fibrecap toxic to Cats?
No species-specific data available; expected to present similar cholinergic symptoms including salivation, vomiting, diarrhea and breathing difficulty if ingested (High)
Is Torn fibrecap toxic to Dogs?
No species-specific data available; expected to present similar cholinergic symptoms including salivation, vomiting, diarrhea and breathing difficulty if ingested (High)
Is Torn fibrecap toxic to Horses?
No species-specific data available; expected to present similar cholinergic symptoms including salivation, colic, diarrhea and breathing difficulty if ingested (High)
Toxicity Details
Salivation, lacrimation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, apathy, miosis, bradycardia or secondary tachycardia (from hypovolemia), bronchial secretions, tachypnea, hypothermia
No species-specific data available; expected to present similar cholinergic symptoms including salivation, vomiting, diarrhea and breathing difficulty if ingested
No species-specific data available; expected to present similar cholinergic symptoms including salivation, vomiting, diarrhea and breathing difficulty if ingested
No species-specific data available; expected to present similar cholinergic symptoms including salivation, colic, diarrhea and breathing difficulty if ingested
Toxicity Snapshot
First Aid & Prevention
First 30 Minutes
- • Induce vomiting only if the patient is conscious and ingestion occurred within the last 2 hours
- • Collect any remaining mushroom sample for accurate species identification
- • Avoid giving food or liquids that may speed up toxin absorption
Contact Vet Immediately
- • If ingestion of this species is confirmed, even if no symptoms have appeared yet
- • If any poisoning symptoms appear after wild mushroom exposure
- • If the patient experiences difficulty breathing, excessive salivation/bronchial secretions, or abnormal heart rate
Prevention
- • Never consume wild mushrooms unless positively identified as safe by a certified experienced mycologist
- • Restrict pet and livestock access to areas where this mushroom species is known to grow
- • Learn to distinguish this toxic species from common lookalike edible mushrooms before foraging
Treatment & Prognosis
- • Provide symptomatic supportive care including fluid therapy to correct hypovolemia
- • Administer atropine for life-threatening cholinergic symptoms until respiratory secretions stop
- • Continuously monitor vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature) until symptoms fully resolve
Professional Toxicology
• Excess muscarin stimulates peripheral cholinergic receptors, triggering over-secretion of exocrine glands and altered autonomic nerve function
• Muscarin is not degraded by digestive enzymes and is poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract
• Muscarin cannot cross the blood-brain barrier, so central nervous system effects are limited
Information from CliniTox veterinary text.
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This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. If ingestion or poisoning is suspected, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.