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Precatory Bean is a poison risk for rabbits—avoid.

Precatory Bean

Abrus precatorius

Precatory bean, also called rosary pea, is a climbing vine with striking red-and-black seeds used in jewelry and crafts. Those seeds contain abrin, one of the most dangerous plant toxins for mammals. A single chewed bean can cause vomiting, liver failure, and death in rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Keep necklaces, craft beads, and yard vines away from pets, and contact your vet or a pet poison hotline immediately if a seed is swallowed or chewed.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Outdoor Plants

Other Names: Rosary pea, jequirity bean, Abrus seed

Also known as rosary pea, precatory bean is a herbaceous flowering plant in the bean family. It's a slender climbing vine with pinnate leaflets and wraps around trees and shrubs. These beans are used for instrument use, jewelry, and medicinal use in many different cultures. The beans are bright red and black, resembling a ladybug.

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Is Precatory Bean item toxic?

Yes. Abrin in precatory beans is extremely toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. A single chewed seed can cause liver failure and death.

Should I feed my pet Precatory Bean?

No. Do not allow rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas to eat precatory beans or vines.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer. If a bean or seed was chewed or swallowed, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately—do not wait for symptoms.

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