Guest Daytripper Posted June 6, 2002 Hey all,i think it`s nearly shroom time again in vic in about 3 weeks I THINK,I HOPE(please correct me if i`m wrong) and i need to know what to do about the small insects under the cap.I would`nt worry about it but if i boiled them for a sec to kill em off, is`nt heat not good cause it destroys the psylicibin in the shrooms? Any way I NEED TO GET RID OF THESE INSECTS,CAUSE IT SOUNDS GROSS TO EAT THEM WHILE THERE STILL MOVING!!! Plus can any body drop a hint to where a magic mushroom pick site might be around the bendigo area?thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t st tantra Posted June 6, 2002 i'd leave the ones with bugs alone,cause their usually old and starting to break down. only go for fresh ones,if possible. t s t . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest auto302823 Posted June 6, 2002 but if its all you can get, just shake the little blighters off onto some white paper, brushing off the sheet and repeating until no more shake out ... then mull those dodgy looking caps into a mug of hot water ... i understand its an oxygen reaction that degrades the potency, more so than the short exposure to heat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterdragon Posted June 7, 2002 go for the fresher looking caps, leave the older ones there to do their thing. whack 'em into a dehydrator if you have plenty, it's going to be a long winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiders Posted June 7, 2002 The worms and bugs are bastards! Fan dry them if they show signs of nasties and then use dessicant - the bug and worms die really quickly. Or just leave the old ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest reville Posted June 9, 2002 i recommend sealing and freezing after drying to a crisp for all wild shrooms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theobromos Posted June 11, 2002 I once met an orthodox Jew who was delighted to find that you could cultivate Psilocybe because when they contain grubs they are not kosher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blog Posted June 11, 2002 Will freezing kill the eggs or just put them in a state of suspension? My problem with mushrooms is the maggot eggs hatching AFTER I've picked the fresh healthy mushrooms. It occurs during the drying process, which takes most of a week. Seeing once firm stalks turn to slosh and start wiggling is pretty disgusting. Would be good to know once the drying starts I won't have any problems like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian Posted June 11, 2002 bugs in shrooms nah, you're just being paranoid I'd love to hear of someone collecting and eating enough bugs to get high. Have you seen the picture of my pet slug? here here&here Hey, they eat insects in Mexico and various other places and face it fungi of all creatures don't have the most sanitary habits. Dung fungus (there's a thing to say repetitively whilst 'coming up' Nobody loves me, everybody hates me, think I'll go eat some slu-u-ugs. Long fat slimmy ones, bright blue staining ones... What's your caper sonny Jim? I'mmm munching blue slugs'n'dung fungus. [This message has been edited by Adrian (edited 11 June 2002).] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted June 11, 2002 blog, dry them faster.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t st tantra Posted June 11, 2002 dont forget carlos castenada's method,smoking year old shroom bug shit. t s t . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
