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> The fumes from a hot teflon pan can kill birds. Thank you, I was unaware of that. Important to note that it happens only when the pan is grossly overheated
by tredre3 3y ago
> The fumes from a hot teflon pan can kill birds.
Thank you, I was unaware of that. Important to note that it happens only when the pan is grossly overheated (280C/580F) [1]. For reference frying an egg is done at 300F.
Still a concern, it's not that hard to imagine being distracted and leaving an empty pan on a coil set to high, it will likely reach 600F after a few minutes.
1. https://vcacanada.com/know-your-pet/teflon-polytetrafluoroethylene-poisoning-in-birds https://vcacanada.com/know-your-pet/teflon-polytetrafluoroet...