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Chinese fire belly newt : ウィキペディア英語版 | Chinese fire belly newt
The Chinese fire belly newt (''Cynops orientalis'') is a small (2.2- to 4.0-in, 6– to 10-cm)〔(Caudata Culture Species Entry - Cynops orientalis - Chinese firebelly )〕 black newt, with bright-orange aposematic coloration on their ventral sides. ''C. orientalis'' is commonly seen in pet stores, where it is frequently confused with the Japanese fire belly newt (''C. pyrrhogaster'') due to similarities in size and coloration. ''C. orientalis'' typically exhibits smoother skin and a rounder tail than ''C. pyrrhogaster'', and has less obvious parotoid glands. Chinese fire belly newts are mildly poisonous and excrete toxins through their skin. Consisting primarily of tetrodotoxins, newts of the genus ''Cynops'' pose a medically significant threat if enough toxins are consumed.〔(Brodie et al., 1974).〕 Despite this, skin excretions alone are unlikely to be harmful to humans unless the entire animal is swallowed. Regardless, the washing of hands before and after contact with these or any amphibian is important to reduce the risk of transferring toxins or disease to and from the animal. ==History==
In 1008 AD, a Chinese author mentioned that a small black salamander could be found in the water weeds in pools on the Mou prairie. This animal had a head like a lizard and a dark-red underside, four feet and four toes in paler colors. Without a doubt, this passage describes the same species, ''Cynops orientalis''. Furthermore, this author stated these salamanders were cultivated in the sublime lake of Tien-tse at the summit of Mount Luchan around the same time. There, they were thought to be the sons of the celestial dragon. Local peasants believed they had the power to bring rain.
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