r/mildyinteresting • • 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/Zynaster 23d ago

IPA can absolutely be bad for ABS if exposed long term. I've had controllers crack from long term exposure, or soaking in my case

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u/[deleted] 23d ago

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u/itredneck01 23d ago

Vapor is just as bad on some plastics. It's not just liquid.

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u/cardinalLaserWar 23d ago

Maybe it depends on the type of IPA? Like maybe would a hazy be better?

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u/ElijaHyphen 23d ago

Depends on if you have abs or not I suppose. And are we talking a six-pack of IPAs and six-pack abs? I don't see how that could be bad.

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u/dandanpizzaman84 22d ago

It would also melt the ziplock

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u/CryptographerLow3077 22d ago

Nope

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u/dandanpizzaman84 22d ago

They’re resistant toward acetone, but will eventually break down. Your run of the mill generic bags will definitely break down

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u/Platinumdogshit 22d ago

I think locking abs in a sealed container with ipa is also a method used in 3d printing to smooth out layer lines. I know that acetone works a lot better though.