Fossa Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I’ve read that foxes have quite an odor, emitted from various scent glands, the red fox in particular. And that when frightened, they emit an even stronger odor. And yet, though I’ve come fairly close to a fox (say 20-30 feet), I can’t say I detected any odor. (Though I was probably upwind) Yet I’ve heard that if you do happen to brush against one, or touch one, the odor is quite strong, and clings to you. I don’t advocate having foxes as pets (perhaps the Fennec), and have heard fox owners claim they become immune to their odor that visitors find pretty overwhelming, rather like a skunk, but sharper. The urine is also said to be very highly concentrated. So as I see quite a few actual foxes at night, crossing near railroad tracks, in the narrow valleys and parks of the city where it’s too steep too build anything, and of course, I see a ton of foxes in the fandom, I have to wonder: Has anyone smelled a fox, and how smelly are they? No offense to all the very cute foxes here, but how smelly are you guys? (As an aside: When I used to work in the wine business, there was a term used to describe rustic characteristics in certain wines--- Foxy. "...a very distinctive note found in some wines, a sort of wild, musky, animal smell that reminds me of the odor of a fur coat. It’s often found in American grape varieties like Concord or Catawba...".) (From WS) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 #Inb4"foxessmelllikecumsluts" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Foxes smell sexy <3 And foxy is also the name of a hallucinogenic drug. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless/Nameless Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 This thread is going to go well. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossa Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 8 minutes ago, Endless/Nameless said: This thread is going to go well. I know! I can sense this already. But I am curious if anyone has ever smelled one, up close. Having grown up on a farm, you have a sense of how animals have their distinct smells: Horses, cows, sheep, goats, dogs, cats...even wild animals, such as deer, raccoon and skunks. But a fox? Given my other fursona is a striped skunk, I have no room to complain about foxes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless/Nameless Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, Fossa-Boy said: I know! I can sense this already. But I am curious if anyone has ever smelled one, up close. Having grown up on a farm, you have a sense of how animals have their distinct smells: Horses, cows, sheep, goats, dogs, cats...even wild animals, such as deer, raccoon and skunks. But a fox? Given my other fursona is a striped skunk, I have no room to complain about foxes. It is a good question, and for the record I hope someone will answer it. And for those wondering, I smell like a pizza of apathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilBear Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Foxes smell like week old gym socks, booty stank and moldy milk. I smell of sandalwood, black pepper, and rich leather. Just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 i smell like apples and booze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I smell like... Well, it depends who I'm with and how mean I feel like being at the time <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewge Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Your average fox stench may vary depending on how much jizz is stuck in their fur. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Hewge said: Your average fox stench may vary depending on how much jizz is stuck in their fur. And who that jizz might have belonged to ... ;3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 @Mr. Fox 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strongbob Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I smell like sunshine and roses, so STFU. Actually I was fortunate enough to get pretty close to some foxes at the Desert Museum in Arizona. I well definitely say their odor was quite apparent. It sort of smelled like a skunk but a bit different, not quite as acrid or pungent but strong. It could vary between individuals and species too. The better question could be, do foxes stink? Yes, yes they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 3 hours ago, root said: @Mr. Fox 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 8 hours ago, WolfNightV4X1 said: #Inb4"foxessmelllikecumsluts" But that is scientifically speaking the correct answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 another thing i am wondering is what do you think foxes smell like haha im just curious for laughs haha i would like to smell them 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossa Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 8 hours ago, Ricky said: And who that jizz might have belonged to ... ;3 *sniffs about* Y'all foxes smell like Rickey! kidding, kidding.......or maybe? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Käpt'n Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Animals that mark their territory by rubbing themselves on stuff and/or through piss usually smell pretty badly. I never smelled a fox but I'd imagine that their smell is pretty awful, especially when they live in the wild... My only point of reference here are lemurs. Their males have extra scent glands to mark stuff and to stink up their tail but the females have scent glands as well. I had three of them sitting on my lap at the same time. A younger female, her twin brother and an adult male. The smell was pretty bad... The comparison with old gym socks really is appropriate XP And urine is always awful when it's used to mark the territory or during mating season. Case in point: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamedog Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I have many fox skins and I can tell you that they have a musky odour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Käpt'n Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Gamedog said: I have many fox skins and I can tell you that they have a musky odour Do you smell like it if you rub it all over yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamedog Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Käpt'n said: Do you smell like it if you rub it all over yourself? Yes my room smells like wolf sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 The closest I ever got to a fox was a dead one in primary school. We were taught in these hut-style classrooms that had a grassy area in the middle of the 3 huts. I went around the side of one of them one day, where there were a load of bushes and brambles and saw a dead fox lying on the path. It did smell, but only because its guts and stuff were everywhere, and it had been there for like a day. I've gotten close to foxes since but have never really noticed a particular odour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 10 minutes ago, Saxon said: Threads like this are probably why the non-furries judge us. Actually it's probably threads like this why non-furries judge us. Fox stank just can't compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfila Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 to answer the question the smell is bearable. i have been around foxes before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, Saxon said: Hmm, I actually think it's unfair that the the first two posters immediately assumed the opening poster is a paedophile. But yep, I guess the general public would probably assume that too. Weasyl Forums are nothing but a wasteland with edgy tumbleweeds these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Just now, Saxon said: Also I recognised one of the usernames in the opening post because captain cool was having an argument about christianity with them. Like...who would have thunk it? Christian diaperfurs. Very dichotomous. I don't think 'thou shalt not shit thyself of thy own accord' made it into the bible. Even if it did they'd still ignore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysocyon Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Off topic but related since they look like foxes, maned wolves are nicknamed "skunk wolves" because of how smelly they are, especially their urine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I guess they don't smell so bad if farts still offend them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 10 hours ago, Fossa-Boy said: *sniffs about* Y'all foxes smell like Rickey! kidding, kidding.......or maybe? It's pretty easy to tell when I've marked one as mine, because cat urine smells a lot different than the usual fox smell. It's a lot more ammonia-like. Usually when I have a new pet I'll pee on it a few times so that all the other furries know it's mine >:3 59 minutes ago, Sourdough said: Actually it's probably threads like this why non-furries judge us. Fox stank just can't compare. Uh... What is even odd about that thread? It's just announcing a room party. This is a good example of why there is so much silly drama around these parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless/Nameless Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 and here we go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astus Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I'll have you know that I don't stink at all!! I use a very strong smelling shampoo and conditioner so negates all normal fox smells #truestorybrah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falaffel Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 8 minutes ago, Endless/Nameless said: and here we go Nope. We're all smart enough to not take that bait. ... Right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, Astus said: I'll have you know that I don't stink at all!! I use a very strong smelling shampoo and conditioner so negates all normal fox smells #truestorybrah I know at least one time that wasn't the case ... >.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astus Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Just now, Ricky said: I know at least one time that wasn't the case ... >.> Hush you D//: and I know @Saxon is also probably going to make a joke too, so I will put out a preemptive "No I'm not" so now I'm safe C: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 7 hours ago, Astus said: I'll have you know that I don't stink at all!! I use a very strong smelling shampoo and conditioner so negates all normal fox smells #truestorybrah There's an obvious joke here... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazerMaster5 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I'm pretty sure any canine in the wild would get an odor. Something something not bathing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 20 hours ago, PastryOfApathy said: There's an obvious joke here... ... though, I wasn't referring to that >:3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayke Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Everything smells. That should be a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CETME Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Fox piss smells ammonia irl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 6 hours ago, BlitzCo said: Fox piss smells ammonia irl cat pee smells more like ammonia, fox pee is skunky i know all about pee <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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