Should we be worried? - The Slime Mould Collective2024-03-28T16:58:19Zhttps://slimoco.ning.com/forum/topics/should-we-be-worried?commentId=3917201%3AComment%3A48788&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe slimes themselves are har…tag:slimoco.ning.com,2020-02-27:3917201:Comment:486972020-02-27T08:43:48.189Zianhttps://slimoco.ning.com/profile/ian
<p>The slimes themselves are harmless - skin contact etc isn't an issue ( can't rule out allergy of course ) and we've had multiple cases of accidental ( and deliberate ) ingestion for physarum at least. ( Don't, it's like rotten salad with a really bitter edge ).</p>
<p>We can't rule out someone finding a wild species that turns out to be toxic but you'd still have to be eating it. </p>
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<p>We should be worried about escapes though - these are lab bred organisms with no place in the…</p>
<p>The slimes themselves are harmless - skin contact etc isn't an issue ( can't rule out allergy of course ) and we've had multiple cases of accidental ( and deliberate ) ingestion for physarum at least. ( Don't, it's like rotten salad with a really bitter edge ).</p>
<p>We can't rule out someone finding a wild species that turns out to be toxic but you'd still have to be eating it. </p>
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<p>We should be worried about escapes though - these are lab bred organisms with no place in the wild - introduced species cause havoc on a global scale. Anyone working with slimes should be making sure they're truly dead before chucking them. I put my solid waste in a large tub and give it a good spray with disinfectant then leave it overnight. Strong detergents, high salt concs will do the job as well. </p>
<p></p> That would explain why my nos…tag:slimoco.ning.com,2020-02-27:3917201:Comment:489242020-02-27T03:08:39.344ZRyChuhttps://slimoco.ning.com/profile/Raichu
<p>That would explain why my nose feels a bit clogged in the morning :)</p>
<p>That would explain why my nose feels a bit clogged in the morning :)</p> Dont leave em too close to wh…tag:slimoco.ning.com,2020-02-27:3917201:Comment:487882020-02-27T00:00:06.402ZBrenthttps://slimoco.ning.com/profile/Brent
Dont leave em too close to where you sleep or they may climb up your nose and take over your brain!
Dont leave em too close to where you sleep or they may climb up your nose and take over your brain!