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TumTumMac24 t1_j9o7uiq wrote

I’ve paid attention to lots of cats and dogs and I really don’t believe they can smell lizards.

They can see them and know it’s something there alive but since they can’t smell them they get awfully close to see what it is.

I’m sure that’s how so many dogs get caught by gators too because they are confused about what they see versus what they smell.

I’m no scientist just an observation, maybe I’m wrong I’ve never even looked into it. Just always thought it was weird how they all act like they can’t smell them.

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theonethatbeatu t1_j9osct7 wrote

Yeah I’ve noticed that too. I think it’s a reptile thing specifically. Maybe because they are cold blooded.

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ZZBC t1_j9pv5co wrote

They absolutely can smell them. Some snakes are quite stinky. One of my dogs is fascinated by reptiles and will hunt and kill snakes, the other is grossed out by them and will sniff and then shake his head and recoil in disgust.

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