Mushroom picking, called "silent hunting" is far from the safest event. Every year, thousands of people go to hospitals with poisoning caused by eating poisonous mushrooms, and hundreds of people die for the same reason.
Before taking an unknown or similar to a normal mushroom, it is worthwhile to think repeatedly about whether it is deadly. If in doubt, it is better to leave it to grow further. And the most poisonous mushrooms are worth knowing by heart.
Fifth place - whitish talker
This mushroom is widespread, found not only in forests, but also in fields, in clearings, in parks. Alone rarely grows, more common in colonies, grows in rings. It can be seen from mid-summer to the month of October. It has a bright convex hat with a grayish bloom, growing to a maximum, it becomes funnel-shaped. It has a soft leg that darkens when pressed, and even in its usual form differs in an abundance of spots.
Eaten mushroom causes a strong decrease in pressure, an increase in heart rate, sweating. Tears can come from the eyes. Hospitalization and gastric lavage are required, and the patient is given an antidote to save his life.
Fourth place - false fox
In general, all false mushrooms are very dangerous, this applies to both chanterelles and false mushrooms. Chanterelles differ from the real ones in hue, having a more saturated yellowish-orange color.False mushrooms grow without rings under a hat. Poisoning with these mushrooms causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, fever. Hospitalization of the patient and the provision of full medical care is necessary.
Do not assume that alcohol helps to cope with mushroom poisons, in fact, it increases their absorption, creating even greater risks for the body.
Third place - Amanita panther
Amanita is often eaten, confused with edible species, because they also exist. But the red fly agaric that can be eaten has a brighter color, and he does not have brownish hats. Panther fly agaric grows from the end of July or August to October both in coniferous and deciduous forests. The hat is brownish, it is also brown, gray, on it there are white dots that can be easily knocked off the hat.
The toxicity of the fungus is high, the chances of survival depend on the amount eaten and the speed of medical care. Urgent hospitalization and medical care are needed. Symptoms are manifested in attacks of suffocation 2 hours after eating the fungus, a person begins cramps, he loses consciousness.
Second Place - White Grebe
Although there are fewer deaths from this mushroom, it is even more dangerous. Many mushroom pickers reasonably avoid it because of the specific smell, but some people still risk eating this inhabitant of coniferous and mixed forests. It grows from June to November, has a white color and a conical hat, loves damp places. The white toadstool has a thin leg, the cap is covered with mucus.
For severe poisoning, a small piece is enough, the reception of which leads to abdominal pain, severe salivation, and convulsions. This is an extremely poisonous mushroom that gives symptoms only after 2 hours, when the poison has already spread throughout the body.
The most dangerous mushroom in Russia
The most dangerous mushroom in Russia is pale grebe. It really strongly resembles edible mushrooms, and therefore often ends up in a mushroom picker basket, with all the ensuing consequences. Toadstool is similar to champignon, sometimes it is confused with russula. It lives in mixed and coniferous forests, where it stands out with a gray or white smooth hat, a small thin leg. 100 gr. enough fungus to get severe poisoning. Wherein boiling, drying and other activities do not save the poison from the mushroom.
Poisoning can give symptoms only after two days, expressed in the form of diarrhea, vomiting, low blood pressure, headache. Medical assistance is needed, otherwise the situation may become fatal.
These are the main poisonous mushrooms in Russia. But it is worth remembering that you can poison yourself with a completely edible mushroom, if it is improperly prepared. Many forest fruits are considered conditionally edible and are subject to preliminary boiling or soaking.. It is necessary to fry them for more than 40 minutes, and only after that it makes sense to start a meal.
You cannot collect rotten and wormy mushrooms, and if you come across an incomprehensible fruiting body that you cannot classify in any way or doubt it, just leave it in place and refuse collection, because in the forest you will surely find many more tasty and healthy .The collection of mushrooms and their preparation is a responsible task, which should be treated properly, doing without experiments and controversial situations. Take care of your health!
