As far as I’m aware, we still don’t know why they produce psilocybin. Something that takes 30+ minutes to begin affecting you seems like a poor defense mechanism.
We know with certainty that capsaicin does act as a deterrent against consumption, and capsaicin acts immediately…
Most of the ones with toxins strong enough to kill you won’t do so for months after you consumed it a single time. They know something about playing the long game.
As far as I’m aware, we still don’t know why they produce psilocybin. Something that takes 30+ minutes to begin affecting you seems like a poor defense mechanism.
We know with certainty that capsaicin does act as a deterrent against consumption, and capsaicin acts immediately…
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Most of the ones with toxins strong enough to kill you won’t do so for months after you consumed it a single time. They know something about playing the long game.
And doesn’t deter me in the least. Pass the hot sauce, please!