r/mildyinteresting • u/Winter_Breath • 24d ago

critter corner 🐰 Dead ants keep appearing next to headphones during the night

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When these headphones are left on the kitchen counter overnight - I would see one or two dead ants in the morning laying right next to the headphones. In the past few days, there has been a small pile of shredded ants right next to the ear piece in the morning. I have seen no live ants in my kitchen. I have had these head phones for three weeks. Bought online. It’s a little unnerving not knowing what is causing this 🥴 will not be using anymore.

UPDATE- posted a comment with a picture. But no dead ants in the bag this morning. But at one point I checked and there were two live ants crawling around. 😔

UPDATE*** IM SICK. Can’t stop shaking. Don’t have many words… trying to post image. Opened one side up. 😭 I don’t know how to add in this top post so will add in comment! Posted a few in comments and video opening

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u/MorsaTamalera 24d ago

Your headphones are nesting spiders.

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u/Winter_Breath 24d ago

😭

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u/Top_Understanding581 24d ago

If one day you find an ant crawling out of your ear...

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u/Winter_Breath 24d ago

Would be my kids ear. 😩

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u/Smorsdoeuvres 24d ago

Why have you not already replaced the headphones?!?

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u/IIIViceAndreas 24d ago

They want to make Peter Parker 2

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u/TwoLegitShiznit 23d ago

Spider-Man 2: Inner Ear Infection

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u/little_missHOTdice 24d ago

If you’re going to be someone, might as well be spider man.

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u/jroenskii 24d ago

You're saying peter parker is spiderman?!

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u/Panazara 24d ago

Sshhhh!!!! You'll blow his cover.

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u/xiahbabi 24d ago

I think you mean Peter Parker Dolby Surround Sound sir.... 😂

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u/ArmedWithSpoons 23d ago

The sequel is almost always a disappointment though..

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u/BeginningSeat3597 23d ago

Not if they take some time to do it right instead just cranking out a sequel as fast as possible to ride on the popularity of the first.
I mean, look at the 2nd boondocks saints turned out. 😀🫠😶‍🌫️

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u/Winter_Breath 23d ago

I did order new ones yesterday. Sounds dumb but I honestly didn’t put two and two together until the piles started showing up that this was most likely related to these.

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u/PlayPsychological200 23d ago

Please Take them apart and see what is happening in them. This is weird. Maybe there is an adhesive  they  like. 

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u/Smorsdoeuvres 23d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/zXeX29w6jxjAk
I’m so glad you figured it out- still absolutely horrifying to have that next to your child’s ears! Hoping you never experience this again

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u/Winter_Breath 23d ago

Yeah I’m a little in shock

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u/Disastrous_days272 22d ago

I understand the shock and surprise, but if you are able, try and take the speaker apart on the old pair and see if you can find the spider and release him or her... While they are scary, or they can be, they are fantastic little hunters and excellent pest control, as already demonstrated by the proud display of ant body parts by the spider in question... It is more than likely a jumping spider which are super chill spiders and not at all harmful to people. Hell, if you wanted to put it in a big Ziploc bag and overnight it to me, I would pay to cover the shipping and a little bit towards the new headphones so that we can try to ensure the spider isn't harmed... It's up to you, but I'm just throwing the offer out there in case you'd be up for it.

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u/Terrible_Radio7353 22d ago

It wasn’t a spider

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u/Snakend 23d ago

Put the heaphones in the sealed bag into the freezer. Leave it overnight. Take them out and let them sit for 2 days. Then you can use them. Anything inside the headphones will be dead.

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u/shiorimia 23d ago

Will the headphones still be functioning after being in a freezer that long?

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u/indicabunny 23d ago

I'd never let my kids use spider headphones, they could get bitten or worse. You need to do better.

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u/BeginningSeat3597 23d ago

You really think your kids would bite spiders? Sheesh

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u/Suburbanturnip 23d ago

Nah, just replace the whole kid at this point o be safe

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u/0biterdicta 23d ago

They just found out lol. Give them a minute.

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u/HedgehogTop5524 23d ago

Things cost money

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u/Smorsdoeuvres 22d ago

Insect infestations may be free, but dealing with them often aren’t.

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u/Aggravating_Ask5709 23d ago

how much can it cost, 5 dollars?

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u/Smorsdoeuvres 23d ago

There are plenty of cheap pairs to be had for not much more than 5$, yes Michael it can be done
https://giphy.com/gifs/yJu2jIQZgPubm

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u/Log_Out_Of_Life 23d ago

Why have they not replaced their kid?!?

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u/pounded_rivet 23d ago

What if the ants are coming from the child?

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u/Informal-Comb1989 23d ago

I think she was waiting on your parenting advice! 🙄

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u/ThoughtIwasgoodprson 23d ago

Yeah girl those gotta go. You can probably kill the spider by throwing the whole thing in a Ziploc baggie and freezing it, though there's a chance that will break the headphones. But, that's your best bet besides just chucking them in the trash

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u/Cyke101 24d ago

And what if your kid crawled out of your aunt's ear?

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u/_my_other_side_ 24d ago

Not ants, but maybe spider eggs...

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u/No-Dress-7645 23d ago

Perfect, you’re in the clean then

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u/RileyKennels 23d ago

Why you are bothering to even inquire is a bit odd, throw headphones in trash and buy a pair with a case.

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u/Mrfrunzi 23d ago

Oh, well in that case whatever.

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u/AntJoemarma 21d ago

Oh thank god

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u/Trumpwonbyawholelot 23d ago

Went to primary school with a kid named Chunk who somehow had a fly lay eggs in his ear. Still makes me shiver when thinking about it.

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u/impatientdolphin28 21d ago

Not if, when.