Description
What is Starry Night APE?
Starry Night APE is a rare Psilocybe cubensis strain. It's known for its white look, dark caps, and strong effects. This makes it a favorite among those seeking deep visions and self-reflection. This mushroom strain is a result of genetic isolations and potential cross-breeding of the Albino Penis Envy strain, combining the potency of its parent strains with a unique visual appearance. Its distinct characteristics not only make it visually striking but also contribute to its reputation as a powerful and introspective experience, ideal for experienced psychonauts looking for a profound journey.
History of Starry Night APE
The origins of Starry Night APE remain shrouded in mystery. Unlike well-documented strains, SNAPE emerges from the shadows, its lineage obscured. It's believed that it's a crossbreed between Starry Night Ape and Albino Penis Envy, although the creation of this strain wasn't documented, or if it was, it's probably in a drawer of a mysterious mycologist.
The history behind Albino Penis Envy is also brief, however, if we look at the Starry Night APE's grandparent Penis Envy, there's much more to tell. It's believed that it was discovered by the legendary McKenna brothers who found this specimen while exploring the Amazon in the early 1970s. The Penis Envy strain we recognize today has likely evolved significantly from the original wild version, which would not survive in the wild due to its lack of natural sporulation. This could also be impactful for the development of the SNAPE strain. The Penis Envy strain was created by Rich Gutierrez, who confirmed that the original sample did come from McKenna’s Amazonian collection. Gutierrez claimed to be the actual creator of Penis Envy which was genetically manipulated to create the PE as we know it today.
The Potency of Starry Night APE
The potency of Starry Night APE isn't documented, as it didn't enter any Psilocybin Cup event. However, trip reports often describe its strong and mind-bending effects. While we don't know the exact potency of this mushroom, it's believed to be above average. Looking at its parental strain, Albino Penis Envy, which has an average tryptamine level of 1.10%, we can assume that it is equivalently potent, if not more. Growing conditions can highly impact the overall potency of the mushroom. For example, the highest recorded sample of Albino Penis Envy reached a concentration of 2.34% of total tryptamines. This means that if grown correctly, SNAPE may have the potential to go over 2% of active alkaloids.
Effects
While many psilocybin species produce similar effects, the intensity of these experiences largely depends on the potency of the mushrooms. The Starry Night APE is famous for its strong effects caused by high concentrations of active alkaloids. There aren't many trip reports, compared to some more commercially available strains like Golden Teachers or B+, however, all these reports share some similarities.
Users frequently reported an unusual and strong body high followed by vivid visuals and feelings of connectedness to the world and the universe. It's believed that SNAPE can produce strong spiritual effects that are favorable among those seeking deep insights and personal growth. It can lead to deep thinking, emotional release, and exploring the subconscious.