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From fascinating facts about mushroom toxins to fishing tips, insights into forestry work, and discoveries about plants and the environment – our blog is a growing path through the wild.

Today, September 24, 2025, you’ll find the very first posts on mushroom toxins – and soon a whole backpack full of new stories will join them. Stay with us as we explore the wonders nature has to offer, day by day. 🌿🎣

The Yellow Stainer (Agaricus xanthodermus) – The Wolf in Mushroom’s Clothing

The Yellow Stainer (Agaricus xanthodermus) looks like an edible champignon but is toxic. Discover how to recognize it, its warning signs, and how to avoid accidental poisoning.

Oct 32 min read

The Devil’s Bolete (Rubroboletus satanas) – The Demon in Mushroom Form

Satan’s Bolete (Rubroboletus satanas) is large, colorful, and highly poisonous. Discover its key traits, symptoms of poisoning, and why it should only be admired, not eaten.

Oct 32 min read

The Orange-Burnt Webcap (Cortinarius orellanoides) – A Treacherous Twin in the Forest

The Orange Webcap (Cortinarius orellanoides) is deceptively beautiful but deadly. Its toxin orellanine causes irreversible kidney failure. Learn how to recognize and avoid it.

Oct 32 min read

The Fool’s Webcap (Cortinarius orellanus) – A Treacherous Beauty of the Autumn Forest

The Fool’s Webcap (Cortinarius orellanus) is deceptively beautiful but highly poisonous. Its toxin orellanine causes irreversible kidney failure. Learn how to recognize and avoid it.

Oct 32 min read

The Deadly Webcap (Cortinarius rubellus) – A Fatal Beauty in the Forest

The Deadly Webcap (Cortinarius rubellus) looks harmless but hides a lethal secret. Its toxin, orellanine, causes irreversible kidney damage. Learn how to spot and avoid it.

Oct 32 min read

The Deadly Dapperling (Lepiota brunneoincarnata) – Small Cap, Big Danger

The Deadly Dapperling (Lepiota brunneoincarnata) may look harmless but hides lethal toxins. Even one cap can kill – learn how to recognize it and avoid fatal mistakes.

Oct 32 min read

The Deadly Galerina (Galerina marginata) – Small but Lethal

The Deadly Galerina (Galerina marginata) may look harmless but is one of the most lethal mushrooms. Discover its traits, toxic effects, and how to avoid fatal mistakes.

Oct 32 min read

The Panther Cap (Amanita pantherina) – The Dangerous Predator in Disguise

The Panther Cap Mushroom (Amanita pantherina) is deadly and deceptive. Discover how to spot it, avoid dangerous lookalikes, and stay safe while exploring the forest.

Oct 22 min read

The False Morel (Gyromitra esculenta) – Deadly Deception of Spring

The False Morel (Gyromitra esculenta) is bizarrely beautiful yet deadly. Discover how to tell it apart from true morels, understand its toxic risks, and why it should never be eaten.

Oct 22 min read

The Destroying Angel (Amanita virosa) – The Deadly White Angel of the Forest

The Destroying Angel Mushroom (Amanita virosa) looks pure and harmless but hides deadly toxins. Discover how to identify it, understand its danger, and avoid fatal mistakes while foraging.

Oct 22 min read

The Death Cap (Amanita phalloides) – Beauty with a Deadly Trap

The Death Cap Mushroom (Amanita phalloides) is beautiful yet deadly. Discover how to recognize it, understand its toxins, and stay safe while exploring the forest.

Oct 22 min read

3D molecular model of helvellic acid with color-coded atoms (carbon black, oxygen red, nitrogen blue, hydrogen white), realistically rendered against a blurred background.

⚠️ Helvellic Acid — The Controversial Toxin of False Morels

Helvellic acid in false morels is debated, while gyromitrin is the main toxin. Learn about symptoms, effects, treatment, and prevention.

Oct 22 min read

3D molecular model of Paxillus toxin with color-coded atoms (carbon black, oxygen red, nitrogen blue, hydrogen white), realistically rendered against a blurred background.

⚠️ Paxillus Toxin — The Deadly Immune Reaction of the Brown Roll-Rim

Paxillus toxin in the Brown Roll-Rim triggers fatal immune reactions and hemolysis. Learn about symptoms, treatment, prevention, and deadly risks.

Oct 23 min read

3D molecular model of coprine with color-coded atoms (carbon black, oxygen red, nitrogen blue, hydrogen white), realistically rendered against a blurred background.

🍺 Coprine — The “Disulfiram‑like” Mushroom Toxin

Coprin in the Common Ink Cap causes dangerous reactions with alcohol. Learn about effects, symptoms, treatment, and prevention tips.

Oct 23 min read

🌌 Psilocybin & Psilocin — The Hallucinogenic Mushroom Toxins

Psilocybin & psilocin in magic mushrooms: hallucinogenic effects, symptoms, risks, therapy, and cultural importance. Learn all the facts at RuggedBears.

Oct 23 min read

3D molecular model of ibotenic acid and muscimol with color-coded atoms (carbon black, oxygen red, nitrogen blue, hydrogen white), realistically rendered against a blurred background.

🍄 Ibotenic Acid & Muscimol — The Psychoactive Mushroom Toxins of Fly Agaric

Ibotenic acid & muscimol in fly agaric mushrooms: psychoactive toxins, effects, symptoms, risks, and treatment. Learn all about Amanita muscaria at RuggedBears.

Oct 23 min read