Five seemingly harmless things in your house, but are really dangerous for you and for your children

News24xx.com - When we are in childhood, maybe we have think if snakes or tigers can be dangerous. But have you ever wondered if all the plants or your pets in your backyard are safe for you and for your kids ?

But, this is some things that can look absolutely harmless but are apparently not.

1. Slow loris

When you look a slow loris, your heart will melts. But did you know, if slow loris can cause a lot of trouble. This furry creature carries a toxin that is released from the brachial gland on the sides of its elbows. If threatened, the loris can take the toxin into its mouth, mix it with saliva, and bite you. It is painful, and the toxin can cause death by anaphylactic shock.

2. Coconut palm tree

Have you ever thought about how dangerous they can be? The trees can grow up to 30 meters high, and the fruit in its hard shell can weigh up to 3.3 pounds. Now imagine that falling straight onto your head. Definitely not the best tree to use as shade from the sun.

3. Geese

Kids visit geese farms for their birthdays and are used to thinking of farm animals as the cuddliest and softest creatures in the world. That’s only partly true, especially with regards to geese. But, don’t even try to pat them, and teach your kids to avoid them. Geese can be very protective and aggressive, especially when they are waiting for their eggs to hatch.

4. Frogs and toads

Although the poisonous dart frog, like the one in the picture, can be less than an inch long, its bright coloration warns of its toxicity.

These particular species inhabit South and Central America, but there are other dangerous types of frogs and toads in other parts of the world.

They can be potentially deadly for you and your pets. So kissing a frog as in the classic fairy tale is something you should forget about.

5. Chipmunks and squirrels

These animals are not normally aggressive, and they widely inhabit city parks. You are probably tempted to feed them, but you shouldn’t.

Once disturbed, they can bite you, and they are known to spread numerous diseases including salmonella, encephalitis, and rabies.

 

 

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