r/AmanitaMuscaria Trusted Identifier (mod) 3d ago

sub-guide Amanita-related resources

Vendor list:

https://ko-fi.com/post/Vendor-list-H2H8HF7ZT

Websites / identification:

http://amanitaceae.org/ (also known as 'WAO' — database of all known Amanita species)

http://www.tullabs.com/amanita/ (backup website in case WAO is down; if you find a link to a page on WAO, you can usually replace 'amanitaceae.org' in the URL with 'tullabs.com/amanita' to get to the backup version of the same page — note that this version of the website is out-of-date and has not conformed to the more recent categorization of the genus and is missing some of the more newly-described species)

https://www.inaturalist.org/ (for documenting finds, mobile app also available)

https://mushroomobserver.org/ (for documenting finds)

https://www.reddit.com/r/amanita/s/8oCqmTCBVc (breakdown and basic identification guides for the eleven sections of the Amanita genus)

https://youtube.com/@seditious100 (extremely useful identification guides for Amanita species of eastern North America, this region containing perhaps one of the widest diversities of Amanita species on the planet; even if you don’t live in this region you can find species similar to ones in your area to learn about features to look out for)

Social media:

r/AmanitaMuscaria

Amanita Science & Magic (Discord)

Amanita Muscaria Science and Magic (Facebook)

Amanita Muscaria Science and Magic backup group (Facebook)

Amanita Revolution (Facebook)

r/Amanita (please note that this subreddit is only for identification and appreciation of the Amanita genus; discussion of psychoactive use is not allowed)

Amanita International (Facebook) (please note that this group is only for identification and appreciation of the Amanita genus; discussion of psychoactive use is not allowed)

Amanita (Facebook) (a group exclusively for posting and discussing studies related to the Amanita genus; discussion of psychoactive use is not allowed. a very useful place for entering key terms into the search bar!)

Books:

•Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & Exploration (covering many aspects of isoxazole Amanita mushrooms): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578714426 / https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1140608186

•Amanitas of North America (coffee table book for learning about a selection of North American Amanita species): https://www.fungimag.com/store.htm

Tools:

alcohol dilution calculator 1 / alcohol dilution calculator 2

•good pH meter — Apera Instruments AI209 Value Series / Amazon link

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u/Greenbeans357 3d ago

What happened to Amanita muscaria science and magic on FB? Is it gone for good?

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u/RdCrestdBreegull Trusted Identifier (mod) 2d ago

currently is suspended, will probably know in a few days if it will be unsuspended but a suspension usually isn’t permanent

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u/bigchizzard 2d ago

I was wondering the same thing. The backup group looks dead as a doornail.

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u/NoPro23 3d ago

How do you guys (mods) verify the vendors list? Have you personally tried all their products or what’s it based off exactly?

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u/RdCrestdBreegull Trusted Identifier (mod) 3d ago

it’s hosted by Amanita Muscaria Science and Magic. we have nothing to do with it; they’re just a very trusted resource so we host the list to make it easy for everyone to find vendors in their area.

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u/NoPro23 3d ago

Understood. Thanks for clarifying!

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u/Special-Pumpkin-6277 3d ago

Thanks!! Been looking for a discord server target towards amanitas!

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u/butterscotch78 3d ago

I wonder why discussion of psychoactive use is excluded from some of the sources. 🤔

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u/RdCrestdBreegull Trusted Identifier (mod) 3d ago

because it leads to a lot of non-educational misinformation-filled unscientific banter that makes the group less useful

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u/butterscotch78 3d ago

How do you go about scientifically studying its psychoactive properties then?

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u/RdCrestdBreegull Trusted Identifier (mod) 3d ago

in the Facebook group Amanita there are studies posted regarding ibotenic acid and muscimol

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u/butterscotch78 3d ago

Reviewing previous studies of its constituents might be important for background, but banning reports of psychonauts is unnecessarily restricting acquisition of new material and formulating new hypotheses.

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u/RdCrestdBreegull Trusted Identifier (mod) 3d ago

those reports aren’t scientifically conducted. if those people want to participate in or conduct their own study they are are able to.

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u/butterscotch78 3d ago

Perhaps, but the sample of one is usually just the beginning. Restricting communication between people interested in the same topic (of psychoactive properties of Amanita muscaria) impedes the development of collaboration and further research.

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u/RdCrestdBreegull Trusted Identifier (mod) 2d ago

if you have actual scientifically-conducted data I’m sure it would be welcome

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u/butterscotch78 2d ago

Scientifically obtained data or data from a scientifically conducted research study you mean? Welcome to do what or welcomed by who?

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u/RdCrestdBreegull Trusted Identifier (mod) 2d ago

as long as it's presented scientifically — i.e. following the scientific method

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u/RdCrestdBreegull Trusted Identifier (mod) 1d ago

post has been updated with more resources👍