Description

Albino Peni Envy (APE). This strain is widely known for its extreme potency; no other Psilocybe cubensis is as potent as APE. Our goal is to sell only the best of the best. This strain is more than two and a half times more potent than any other Psilocybe cubensis. You probably should start with a lower dosage than you would with other mushrooms you have tried before. If you are a beginner, start low. APE is for experienced users.

APE takes longer than other Psilocybe cubensis to grow and is more complicated, but this slow growth helps the mushroom to accumulate and have higher concentrations of the active psychedelic compound psilocybin.

 

The effects of Albino Penis Envy are renowned for their intensity and duration. Users report vivid hallucinations, profound emotional and spiritual insights, and a deep sense of connection. This strain’s potency can provide a powerful trip, making it popular among seasoned psychonauts seeking a meaningful and transformative experience.

Many describe their sessions with APE as an inward journey, where they encounter transformative emotional revelations. The heightened hallucinogenic properties often lead to a deep journey within, uncovering layers of emotional memory and sometimes offering a new perspective on personal issues. This experience is often accompanied by a heightened appreciation for music, art, and the natural world, which can be deeply therapeutic.

Unlike many other strains, Albino Penis Envy has the unique ability to induce both euphoria and introspection simultaneously. As users are swept into a state of bliss, they tend to gain insights that might have previously eluded them. It’s akin to a meditative state where profound thoughts surface naturally, allowing for emotional releases and insights that contribute to a longer-lasting impact on one’s mental health.

 

EFFECTS BY DOSAGE: THE 5 TRIP LEVELS

When ingested, the body converts psilocybin into psilocin. Psilocin affects the serotonin system in the brain and gut (which is why tripping sometimes causes nausea). It also modifies brain connectivity—allowing parts of the brain that never usually communicate to do so.

It is important to keep in mind that the trip’s outcome depends on a large number of variables (location, weight, dose, mood, company, music, etc). Each variable comes together to create the experience—in the same way a symphony is the result of an orchestra of many different instruments playing together.

It is also worht noting that dosage must always be adjusted to the user’s specific body weight. Hence, to get similar effects, different users may have to take different quantities of the same type of mushroom.

Insider tip: try using the dosage calculator of Zamnesia to start working your way through the magical world of shrooms and truffles!

Here is an overview of the effects according to the ingested quantity (expressed in grams of dried shrooms).

TRIP LEVEL 1: MICRODOSE (0.05–0.5g)

This is a dose so small that the effects are not noticeable, but remain sub-perceptual. Overall day to day life may seem “better”. This is due to possible reductions in stress, elevated mood, boosted creativity, feelings of more energy, and openness.

This is referred to as microdosing, and many believe it improves quality of life without getting you noticeably high.

TRIP LEVEL 2: BEGINNER DOSE (0.5–1g)

Relaxed, breezy, and carefree: this is how you should feel when taking a mini dose of shrooms. It’s almost like you’re stoned, but surely you will stay social and active, maybe even a little bit euphoric. Alongside enhanced senses and an overall energy increase, your inner life will start blossoming with the rise of more introspective insights and ease of meditating.

If you want a happy-go-lucky experience characterised by a smooth and fun high, the mini dose is what we advise for you.

TRIP LEVEL 3: MILD DOSE (1–1.5g)

Expect euphoria, mild to moderate visuals (e.g. colours appearing more intense or glowing, moving or distorted surfaces, the feeling of looking at the world in HD), a creativity boost, and considerable conversational fluidity. Your sense of time will be altered, passing either more quickly or more slowly. Also, on a physical level, you will experience a moderate body high, maybe with mild nausea and some sweating. But no worries, a sudden and uncontrollable giggle fit may let everything pass again!

If you are open to a psychedelic experience, but you want to be careful and preserve a modicum of control, this is the range for you.

TRIP LEVEL 4: MEDIUM DOSE (2–3.5g)

With a moderate dose of magic mushrooms, you will get caught by intense euphoria and excitement. It will be a mystical experience, and you may gain powerful philosophical insights and go in for some life-changing introspections. Any of the following may manifest with varying intensity: emotions (whether good or bad), experiences of synesthesia (e.g. hearing colours or seeing sounds), sensitivity to light and noise, creativity, and, of course, open- and closed-eye visuals (e.g. patterns, auras around objects, etc.).

This is the classic psychedelic trip, and if you want to experience shrooms or truffles head-on, it is highly recommended you go for such a dosage.

TRIP LEVEL 5: FULL-BLOWN TRIP (4–5g+)

This is when you completely let go of reality. You will experience strong visuals, auditory and tactile hallucinations, as well as full-blown hallucinations (yep, objects may start talking to you!). Your ego will completely dissolve and you won’t perceive a clear distinction between yourself and your surroundings anymore. Also, time will become completely meaningless. In other words, all the ingredients of a classic psychedelic trip will be enhanced, and you will merge with the universe in a continuum where there is no right or wrong.

This level is for experienced psychonauts only: those who are already familiar with the classic trip and wish to experience something more. If you approach such high dosages, consult first with more experienced users, and make sure you are in a good mental state and a safe environment when tripping! Also, be sure to have a trip sitter nearby in case you start panicking.

 

There you go! A user-friendly overview of mushroom tripping, the different trip levels, and their corresponding effects. You can reach each of them by carefully controlling all the variables that contribute to the full symphony. Like everything in life, start slowly and build up with experience. Step by step, you will learn what works well for you, your body, and your mind. Enjoy!