does anyone know what a Buckeye is and is there any truth in the fact that one half of this nut is poisonous,?

Question

I have seen some of these nuts that squirrels have fed on and believe it or not they will only eat one half how do they know that the othr side is poisonous?

Answer 1

OHIO BUCKEYE HORSECHESTNUT

Aesculus glabra Aesculus hippocastanum

(horsechestnut family)

TOXICITY RATING: Moderate to high.

ANIMALS AFFECTED: All animals may be affected, especially grazing animals and those consuming the honey.

DANGEROUS PARTS OF PLANT: Buds, nuts, leaves, bark, seedlings, and honey.

CLASS OF SIGNS: Two effects: gastrointestinal and neurologic: excessive salivation, gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting in those species that can vomit, abdominal pain, diarrhea. Neurologic signs can include staggering, trembling, breathing difficulty, dilated pupils, collapse and paralysis, which can proceed to coma and death

Answer 2

no i don't think so...just a guess