Slime mould spurs - The Slime Mould Collective2024-03-29T00:34:19Zhttps://slimoco.ning.com/forum/topics/slime-mold-spurs?commentId=3917201%3AComment%3A154176&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you ian my friend, you…tag:slimoco.ning.com,2021-07-15:3917201:Comment:1541762021-07-15T22:26:41.080ZTerryhttps://slimoco.ning.com/profile/Terry
Thank you ian my friend, you really helped me there. It took a little while but i am now in company of a little friend called physarum polycephalum
Thank you ian my friend, you really helped me there. It took a little while but i am now in company of a little friend called physarum polycephalum Hi
Spores only form when the…tag:slimoco.ning.com,2021-03-25:3917201:Comment:1529742021-03-25T07:00:32.051Zianhttps://slimoco.ning.com/profile/ian
<p>Hi </p>
<p>Spores only form when the slime is exposed to light for a few days, they take about a week to form and are dormant until they've been dried for a few weeks so you've plenty of time to deal with them. </p>
<p>They're not known to be dangerous for humans - though you can't rule out allergy of course. </p>
<p>I handle spores in large quantities - tablespoons full - and although I would not suggest doing this and I am generally careful with them, I have accidentally inhaled a lot of…</p>
<p>Hi </p>
<p>Spores only form when the slime is exposed to light for a few days, they take about a week to form and are dormant until they've been dried for a few weeks so you've plenty of time to deal with them. </p>
<p>They're not known to be dangerous for humans - though you can't rule out allergy of course. </p>
<p>I handle spores in large quantities - tablespoons full - and although I would not suggest doing this and I am generally careful with them, I have accidentally inhaled a lot of spores with no ill effects.</p>
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<p>As for spreading around the house - they're a bit of a pain to get to plasmodium from spore, you're more likely to get adult escapees and they can be wiped up with detergent </p>