User blog comment:Lord Loss/Monster Hunter Theory... Blog/@comment-5020152-20120609204957/@comment-4212769-20120611185153

The problem about that theory is that the "plasma" explodes in the Tundra as well.

My theory is that the slime gets explosive because of some Bacteria in the mouth that produce a nitroglycerin-like substance that gets mixed with the saliva. When it licks the slime on the hands it gets mixed and ready to react. But with that only the reaction cannot take place because of the too less pressure. But when it hits the ground or an enemy the hit gives the pressure it needs to react. This reaction emits heat that gives a slow but constantly ongoing chain reaction that's exploding in the end. Because of its slowness Bracchidios can easily evade the explosion.