What do an ant and a rubber tree have to say about toxic plants? Apparently, more than one would think! This week Ken and Chris dress up in celebration of Halloween and talk about plants that could make you sick or *gulp* kill you!

Did somebody eat something they shouldn't? Contact the Poison Control Hotline at (800) 222-1222

Those experiencing symptoms after eating a toxic substance should contact their physician, go to the emergency room, or call 911.

See us all dressed up in our "costumes" on YouTube https://youtu.be/gNpuJnoHmqM

Skip to what you want to know:

0:33 Hello Ant-man and rubber tree

2:02 We are not people doctors - this is not medical advice!

3:15 How plants use chemicals to protect themselves

6:17 First deadly plant Doll's Eyes

9:18 Daffodils - not so deadly but can hurt you

11:53 Deadly nightshade aka Devil's cherries aka belladonna

15:18 Azalea and rhododendrons

20:04 Giant Hogweed

23:54 Caster bean plant and poison hemlock

25:19 The Manchineel Tree

30:55 Thanks and what's coming up next week

Read the doctor's account of poisoning from the Manchineel tree https://www.bmj.com/content/321/7258/428

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