Fact Checked by Doctor NameWhat is a Creeper?
Creeper refers to a strain of cannabis that seems to slowly creep up on you before its effects fully set in.
Creepers are known for their delayed onset of both mind and body effects after being consumed. The effects intensify gradually over time rather than hitting the user all at once.
With creeper strains, the high may take up to 30 minutes or longer to fully manifest. At first, the consumer may not feel much from the marijuana they ingested.
However, creeping effects will begin taking hold until the user starts experiencing psychoactive and therapeutic effects. The delayed reaction can catch inexperienced users off guard.
This contrasts with fast-acting cannabis strains that deliver immediate, hard-hitting effects that users can instantly feel.
Creepers produce more of a ramp-up experience that surprises smokers with suddenly soaring highs long after they’ve finished consuming.
Given the postponed effects, it’s important to wait and see how creeper strains affect you before consuming more.
The slow build-up of creeper strains is attributed to their particular cannabinoid and terpene content.
For example, high levels of rare terpenes like caryophyllene oxide are associated with creepers. The balance of THC, CBD, and these terpenes likely interacts to produce the unique delay in effects.
Common creeper strains include White Widow, Granddaddy Purple, and Amnesia Haze.
Many smokers enjoy creepers precisely for their behind-the-scenes high that seems to sneak up out of nowhere.
However, the delayed effects require care and moderation when dosing these strains.
