When inhaled via a balloon the high from nitrous oxide is short-lived, lasting as little as 30-40 seconds. Cheaper versions of whippet crackers can lead to the gas being released through seals around the edge of the device, which can cause chill burns when coming into contact with exposed skin. These small cylinders resemble flashlights (see above) and are easy to conceal. In recent years, smaller, more subtle whippet crackers have been developed explicitly to abuse whippets.
When abusing whippets, users will place a balloon over the nozzle and decompress the nitrous oxide directly into the balloon so it can be inhaled. The whippet canister is screwed into the device by removing the nozzle and top compartment. The base is intended to hold the ingredients that are to be infused with nitrous oxide, which in turn gives them a bubbly, foamy texture. Whippet crackers, also known as whipped cream dispensers or foam makers, are often kitchen-grade pieces of equipment that have a large cylinder on the bottom, a nozzle on top and a handle or trigger on the side. Even when the gas is transferred to a balloon and inhaled repeatedly, there is no discernible taste or smell. The nitrous oxide in whippets is completely odourless and tasteless. The bottom side of the whippet canister is smooth and rounded, with the top edge tapering into a flat edge where the canister is pierced to release the nitrous oxide inside. Whippets are small, cylindrical silver canisters that are approximately 4 inches in length. Speak to SAMSHA What do whippets look like?
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