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natural gal
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Advice on spores after last attempt failed
#28631111 - 01/22/24 02:16 PM (5 days, 17 hours ago) |
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Hi
My friend asked me to post this
Wish I'd found you're site earlier! But I've taken you're advice on previous posts and learnt about PF Tek. I have brown rice flour, vermiculite,gymsum, some kilner jars and I'm awaiting a second hand pressure cooker.
However after the last spores and kit was contaminated (it wasn't a cheap kit either! Supposed to be there best that was my Christmas present to myself lol) I've even been running a HEPPA filter 24/7 in the room
I'm concerned about using that website again. I have contacted them multiple times but to no avail although it does say on there website there site is shut for several weeks, truth be told though even though it was only the 6th time I'd used spores I knew something was wrong in the syringe due to the strange large unhealthy looking clumps in it. But I hoped for the best.
Long story short the whole kit went rapidly downhill and has been a total waste of money.
After all you're kind advice as I said I've decided I'll never buy a kit again and start with pf tek
So I'm starting from scratch again.
I have looked at shroomry sponsors for spores but they all seem to be abroad while I'm in the U.K.
Whilst googling for spores I found a website that is in the U.K. however and is not just willing to send spores but also send me the actual dried products were all trying to achieve,I emailed them and was asked to contact them via what's app.
Of course I thought this was a big no no in terms of legality and upon checking on trust pilot they have a awful reputation. Scam?
I don't know if it's allowed here but can anyone recommend a vendor of spores?
If not the link just a name?
I don't want to end up having a whole grow ruined by contaminated spores again.
Also I have some (very small amount I scrapped off tissue) golden teachers spores.
They just ended up on th paper I used to dry them before they were put into a dehumidifier.
They have been put into a bag and the bag in a jar.
I have no experience using spores not ready in a syringe however although I do hope to learn about prints next,could I in theroy mix these with cooled sterielzed water and inoculate my cakes that way?
I don't want another failure though so don't mind paying a reasonable amount for quality spores.
Sorry for all the questions hoping to just keep learning! I've certainly paid the financial price for not doing my research and I'm not a well off person to say the least!
Also I've read quite a lot about S.A.B's
I'll do anything to stop contamination happening again, do I need one at this stage?
I've seen them for sale but I think I'm pretty sterile as it is. Do you guys use one starting out?
Thanks Kind regards
Natural Gal
Edited by natural gal (01/22/24 02:18 PM)
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HelloImBob
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Re: Advice on spores after last attempt failed [Re: natural gal]
#28631119 - 01/22/24 02:21 PM (5 days, 17 hours ago) |
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I believe most vendors won't ship sryinges international but they will usually ship spore prints just a thought.
Sorry too much to reply at the moment just wanted to drop that thought.
Its not hard to make your own sryinge with a print but there is a little risk if your new.
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Re: Advice on spores after last attempt failed [Re: HelloImBob]
#28631131 - 01/22/24 02:35 PM (5 days, 17 hours ago) |
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Thanks for the advice. If possible I don't want to risk international shipping.
Do you think a S.A.B Is needed when starting out with Pf Tek?
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Re: Advice on spores after last attempt failed [Re: natural gal]
#28631139 - 01/22/24 02:43 PM (5 days, 16 hours ago) |
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You only need a SAB if you want to lower your contam risks.
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Re: Advice on spores after last attempt failed [Re: natural gal]
#28631141 - 01/22/24 02:44 PM (5 days, 16 hours ago) |
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An SAB is recommended, for sure. Worth getting the sterile procedure practice down early anyway.
You can fashion a quick one with a clear trash bag until you're sure this is for you and create a proper one. Just douse some paper towels with isopropyl and toss them in there along with jars and syringe. inoculate in there with gloved hands etc. If you flame sterilize the needle (you should) do it outside the bag and slowly bring it back in trying not to touch anything or poke yourself; it'll cool with a small amount of the liquid when you push the plunger. Main thing with the trash bag sab is not to move too much as to draw air into it but you should be fine, I used one for years that way when in a pinch.
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Re: Advice on spores after last attempt failed [Re: ShitdickNancy]
#28631176 - 01/22/24 03:11 PM (5 days, 16 hours ago) |
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On the international shipping, it's gonna be a flat envelope.
Not very much to raise any suspicions.
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Re: Advice on spores after last attempt failed [Re: ShitdickNancy]
#28631273 - 01/22/24 05:06 PM (5 days, 14 hours ago) |
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That's absolutely amazing advice! Thank you so much! This hobby is deffo for me,it's just funds won't allow me to purchase one right now. Found a supplier for spores so ordering 20ml of 2 strains. But that's such a great idea! I'll manage this way until funds increase. Have a good evening all!
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Re: Advice on spores after last attempt failed [Re: natural gal]
#28631849 - 01/23/24 08:23 AM (4 days, 23 hours ago) |
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I don’t use an SAB and have made lots of my own MSS over the years. As long as your house isn’t disgusting and your direct area is clean it’s possible . Just make sure your air isn’t running and your windows are closed. Clean cloths, nothing you wore outside that day. I always change right before. Be quick and precise, have a good order of operations in place to avoid any prolonged exposure to the air. Use grain to spawn and then once you have some clean jars just do grain to grain transfers. Also we have lots of members in the community from the U.K. Inquire about a trade.
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