What snake smells like watermelon?

Some people have described Copperhead
Copperhead
Copperhead (plural Copperheads) (US, historical, slang) A northerner who sympathized with the South or wanted to end hostilities during the American Civil War. (US, historical, derogatory) Any member of the Democratic party. [ chiefly 1860s]
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musk
as having a “melon or cucumber-like” odor, and it is possible that some people interpret the musk odor this way.
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What does a cottonmouth smell like?

What does Cottonmouths/ Water Moccasins Musk Smell Like? Water moccasins produce musk with odors often compared to skunks'. It is especially foul and is easy to trace, so if there's a cottonmouth in distress near you, its musk can lead you to it.
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What animal smells like watermelon?

Melibe leonina, or Lion's Mane Nudibranch

Would you believe that the fabulously extravagant Melibe leonina (Lion's Mane or Hooded Nudibranch) smells exactly like a watermelon-flavored Jolly Rancher?
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Does rattlesnake smell like watermelon?

rattlesnakes, which is not even remotely close to watermelon. It's a slightly musky odor, and that's pretty common with a lot of snakes just like our gopher snakes (which imitate rattlesnakes) and our garter snakes.
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What snake smell like cucumber?

Copperhead snakes can smell like cucumbers.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says copperhead snakes can give off an odor that's produced by glands at the base of the snake's tail and can also be mixed with feces. "To some individuals this musk may smell somewhat like cucumbers," they note.
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These Horrifying Sea Slugs Smell Like Watermelon Candies



What snake smells like popcorn?

Binturongs smell like buttered popcorn! The smell comes from the scent glands located under their tails. As they climb through the trees and drag their tail, they spread the scent to let other binturongs know that the area is occupied. It can also help binturongs find each other when they want to mate.
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What does a rat snake smell like?

Rat snakes emit a foul-smelling odor when they feel threatened by a predator. This musk imitates what a poison would taste like. The typical breeding season for this snake is from May to late June.
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Which snake smells like rice?

The rice paddy snake (Hypsiscopus plumbea), also known as grey water snake, Boie's mud snake, yellow or orange bellied water snake, lead water snake or plumbeous water snake is a species of mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake endemic to South Asia.
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What smells like watermelon?

For the most part, what we're smelling in perfumery when we smell “watermelon” is an aromachemical called Calone 1951® AKA “watermelon ketone”. It's aquatic, sheer, fresh and a little bit fruity. If you don't think you've sniffed it before, you probably have.
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What smells do snakes give off?

Spotting a snake

“They usually don't smell like anything unless you pick one up and smell it a lot, you might smell a musky, really nasty smell.” People might see snake skin sheddings around the house if a snake has been there for a while.
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Do snakes like watermelon?

Snakes are carnivores, which means they only eat other animals. There are no snakes that eat watermelon or any other plants.
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What causes watermelon smell?

Aldehydes are organic chemical compounds that are often associated with fragrances. The two that are most prevalent in watermelons are C6 and C9 aldehydes, which are typically described as being “green” smells.
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What animal smells like fruit?

Crested Auklet = Tangerines

Crested auklets give off a strong smell of a favorite citrus fruit, the tangerine. According to Hector Douglas, Ph. D., who studied crested auklets with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Marine Science, the birds emit a compound that is also found in tangerines: octanal.
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Can dogs smell snakes?

A: No, most breeds cannot smell reptiles. Only the breeds with the most developed sense of smell—retrievers, Blood hounds, Bassets, Beagles — are able to detect snakes merely by smell.
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Which snake smells like a skunk?

The Eastern hognose snake (above) is often mistaken by Waco-area gardeners to be the venomous cottonmouth, which is known to possess a skunklike odor. The good news about snakes is that a gardener with an acute sense of smell might be able to smell it before she steps on it.
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What's the most poisonous snake on earth?

The inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) is considered the most venomous snake in the world with a murine LD 50 value of 0.025 mg/kg SC.
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What tree smells like watermelon?

A lot of people call it the Mimosa Tree and some people think those pink flowers smell like watermelons. What's the history of the trees at Green Lake?
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What do garden snakes smell like?

The smells are often reminiscent of those of rotting animal carcasses. They generally depend on the specific variety of snake, however. Garter snakes (genus Thamnophis) emit odors that are overwhelmingly cloying. Rattlesnakes (genera Sistrurus and Crotalus) emit odors that are intensely musky and strong.
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What happiness smells like?

“Citrus scents are associated with mood boosts – they make you happier – or reduce distress so you feel relief. A Japanese study found that sniffing yuzu made people happier for up to 30 minutes.” “The mint family brings a sense of freshness.
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Which animal smells like popcorn?

The animal kingdom now harbors one fewer mystery. Researchers have ferreted out why the binturong, a threatened Southeast Asian mammal also known as the bearcat, smells like popcorn. The culprit is 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, or 2-AP, the same molecule that gives cooked popcorn its aroma.
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What snake smells like curry?

Abraham: MAMBA SCAT HAS A UNIQUE SMELL -- IT RESEMBLES CURRY POWDER.
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What snake smells like Doritos?

But if you walk past a binturong, that's precisely the scent you'll notice. The urine of these unusual Southeast Asian mammals smells uncannily like this favorite movie theater treat.
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Is Indian rat snake poisonous?

The Indian Rat Snake that emerges during the monsoon, is non-venomous and will not attack unless cornered.
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What attracts snakes to your house?

Snakes enter a building because they're lured in by dark, damp, cool areas or in search of small animals, like rats and mice, for food. Snakes can be discouraged from entering a home in several ways. Keeping the vegetation around the house cut short can make the home less attractive to small animals and snakes.
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Is there a smell snakes don't like?

What scents do snakes dislike? There are many scents snakes don't like including smoke, cinnamon, cloves, onions, garlic, and lime. You can use oils or sprays containing these fragrances or grow plants featuring these scents.
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