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kmIL
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Where to buy syringes?
#6832509 - 04/25/07 01:32 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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I'm going to make an LC using spore prints and I need to find a place to buy some syringes for when I need to transfer the LC solution to the substrate. I don't want to look like a crack head going into different stores asking for syringes, either. Anybody know a good place to get syringes for mycological uses?
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nk pakelika
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Re: Where to buy syringes? [Re: kmIL]
#6832523 - 04/25/07 01:35 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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check out any of the shroomery's sponsored vendors. most i believe carry sterile empty syringes and needles.
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Re: Where to buy syringes? [Re: kmIL]
#6832537 - 04/25/07 01:38 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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see if you have a medical supply store in your area.
that is where I buy my syringes and needles... they are alot cheaper there.
if not there are alot of places online.
tc
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Re: Where to buy syringes? [Re: kmIL]
#6832555 - 04/25/07 01:42 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Ralphster offers them, but I didn't see a price listed. Depending what state you live in, you maybe able to get them at Agway. No one is going to think you are shooting up with an 18 guage needle. Ouch!! Only the Jolly Green Giant would use 10cc barrels with 18 guage tips to abuse drugs. Junkies like smaller points!
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fromthemoon
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Re: Where to buy syringes? [Re: nk pakelika]
#6832584 - 04/25/07 01:48 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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If I can avoid having supplies mailed to my home, I will.
If you are in a big city, you can probably just go into a wallgreen and buy them for $0.50 each - Many cities are part of government sponsored harm reduction programs which includes providing sterile needles to those who want them.
More and more pharmacies will just sell them to you. Once in a blue moon someone will look at you like you're crazy, but who cares anyway. That hardest part is finding a pharmacy that has 18 gauge needles (pretty big) and/or 10-12cc syringes (they usually have 1 1/2cc, 3cc, and 5 cc).
Cattle/horse stores have them too.
It's helpful to dress well and wear a short sleeve shirt.
If anyone ever asks me anything or insinuates that I'm a heroin user - I show them my arms and the lack of track marks (hence the short sleeve shirt) and/or explain that I use them for my aquarium hobby to kill Glass Anemones in my coral reef tank. Pharmacists and horse people don't know what that means so they don't bother asking further questions.
There are always people who think the worst no matter what you say - but like I said, who cares. You only deal with them for 2 minutes, then you never have to see them again.
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kmIL
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Lol I didn't think about how big these syringes are lol. I guess I'll go into the Walgreens off Filmore and see what they're packing.
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HipsterDoofus
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Re: Where to buy syringes? [Re: kmIL]
#6832692 - 04/25/07 02:15 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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unCIVALIZEd
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i got blank ones at a farm and fleet store. i got three 12cc, 20 gauge with luer lock for around $2. i think they use them for horses or something
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fromthemoon
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Re: Where to buy syringes? [Re: kmIL]
#6832960 - 04/25/07 03:12 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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kmIL said: Lol I didn't think about how big these syringes are lol. I guess I'll go into the Walgreens off Filmore and see what they're packing.
Ha Ha - I know where you live - yes - that city's wallgreens will fore sure sell them.
It's the size you will have a hard time finding - Divisadero street and Market street wallgreens have either 18 gauge and/or 10 cc. But you can always settle for 5ccs and up to 22 gauge
Let me know about Filmore though - if I remember, they do not have a good selection, their pharmacy is pretty small
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Edited by fromthemoon (04/25/07 03:14 PM)
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Blutjager
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Re: Where to buy syringes? [Re: fromthemoon]
#6832992 - 04/25/07 03:18 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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I once just for the hell of it plunked down a few empty spore syringes on the counter at the pharmacy and said "Do you have giant syringes" ,They didn't but it was worth it cause the look on the chicks face was priceless
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fromthemoon
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Re: Where to buy syringes? [Re: Blutjager]
#6833035 - 04/25/07 03:27 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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My excuse...
Quote:
Aiptasia Anemone
http://www.reefcorner.com/images/Aptasia2.jpg
Scientific Name: Aiptasia pallida and Aiptasia pulchella Classification: Anthozoa Common Name: Aiptasia, Glass Anemone
Description: Aiptasia are small light brown anemones of the species A. pallida and A. pulchella. The anemones are typically less than 1.5" long and frequently much smaller. They are semi-transparent, hence the common name of Glass Anemone. They are photosynthetic, but will eat things that are small enough for them to catch. The stalk is attached to a hard substrate, usually in a crevice. This allows the anemone to quickly withdraw into the hole when danger approaches. Aiptasia reproduce through the process known as pedal laceration which occurs when baby anemones develop from small bits of tissue left behind as the anemone wanders around.
Good or Bad? Aiptasia anemones are BAD. A couple of anemones are not a big deal except that they quickly spread. They pack a powerful sting that can irritate or kill desirable corals and clams in the tank. Aiptasia are common pests that most hobbyists have to deal with eventually. Consider it a rite of passage in the hobby. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous or unwitting LFS will sell 'anemone rocks' which are rocks overrun with Aiptasia.
What Do You Do? Chemical Control - The anemones are assaulted with an injection or slathering of a caustic substance.
* Inject with a caustic solution made from a concentrated Kalk solution or similar. * Inject with hot (near boiling) water.
The problem with the injection approach is that it is difficult to get to some anemones to inject them, and they don't just sit around waiting for you to complete the task. They are very adept at retreating into the rock. It does give you a certain amount of satisfaction when you do nail them however.
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fromthemoon
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Re: Where to buy syringes? [Re: fromthemoon]
#6833040 - 04/25/07 03:28 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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It's also a good reason for needing such a large gauge needle
-------------------- Look at the atoms in the air and allow your mind to see the other planes that coexists in the same physical space where you sit. There are vibrational strings in each and every atom containing infinite realities, universes, and dimensions. Multidimensional beings and entities are RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!!! Only gravity and mental energy can pass through these different atomic branes and mushrooms can break the mental/spiritual membranes separating one reality from the other. TAKE A LOOK!
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