Question: are red bellied newts poisonous?
Answer: The Toxic Red-Bellied Newt. This red-bellied newt, Taricha rivularis, defends itself against a threat by displaying its tomato red underside. ... The skin of the newt has been estimated to contain enough toxin to kill between 1000 and 2500 mice. And, yes, if eaten, the poison is enough to kill a human.