Although it is quite clear that dragons haven’t existed and probably never will, it is still interesting to know what dragons would have smelled like if they had existed. Dragons probably would’ve been reptile-related animals and because of the knowledge we have about reptiles that do exist in this world, we can have a better guess at what dragons would have smelled like if they had existed.
What would dragons smell like if they had existed? When we consider a dragon that keeps both its environment clean and itself clean just like a well-cared-for bearded dragon then they will just like many other reptile species not smell like anything. However, they probably will smell a bit like what they eat.
If the dragon in question, however, does not keep its environment and itself clean then you can be sure that the dragon will smell like its urine, sour, and rotten uneaten food. Also, online some people think that a dragon could smell like vinegar or sulfur.
Would people have liked the smell of dragons?
Depending on the knowledge we have about the smell of reptiles that live on this earth, it is probably safe to say that dragons would probably not smell like much either which would result in people liking the not noticeable smell of dragons.
But if the dragon doesn’t look after itself and doesn’t keep its environment clean then you can be sure that people are not going to like their smell either as they will probably smell like their urine, and you can then also expect them to smell like rotten uneaten food.
What would a dragon’s breath smell like if they had existed?
Their breath may smell like the things that they tend to eat, which are all kinds of animals. We also know that they can produce fire out of their mouth and that’s why their breath may also smell like the accelerant that’s used to produce that fire.
But then again, it could also be that their breath doesn’t smell like anything either as fire doesn’t have to smell like anything.
If you can’t get enough of learning about dragons then I encourage you to check out the “Dragons Category Page” which consists of various articles that give answers to dragon-related questions.
Do dragons smell like brimstone?
As I’ve mentioned before in this article, dragons might smell like sulfur which is another word for brimstone. Brimstone is one of the core chemical compounds that’s found in many animals. So, it could very well be that if they would’ve existed that they would’ve smelled like brimstone.
Even though it might seem obvious that dragons would probably have smelled like brimstone, it is still not something that we can know for sure as they haven’t existed but it is very possible.
Related questions
What do reptiles smell like?
Reptiles can not sweat and naturally, they do not emit any scents which make them smell like nothing. It can, of course, be though, that they start to smell like their urine, rotten eggs, feces, or uneaten food if you have them as pets and don’t clean their enclosure.
Check out the video below if you want to see what a well-known YouTuber who makes videos about reptiles thinks about the smell of reptiles.
What do bearded dragons smell like?
If you have a bearded dragon as a pet and you’re making sure that its enclosure is kept clean then you can be sure that the bearded dragon will not smell like anything as they keep themselves very clean as well. Also, bacteria in its enclosure can cause foul smells, so make sure you keep it clean.
Can bearded dragons smell like fish?
If you encounter a bearded dragon smelling like fish then you should first check its enclosure for remnants and throw them away. Secondly, you should check the bearded dragon’s skin as bacteria can be located there. And you should fully clean its enclosure to be sure that the fish smell is removed.
Conclusion
Now you know a bit more about the possible smells you would have encountered if dragons happened to roam this earth. Dragons would’ve probably been related to reptiles, and based on the information I’ve shared about other reptiles that are very present on this earth today, I was able to give you a good idea of what dragons probably would’ve smelled like. Dragons probably wouldn’t have smelled like anything as other reptiles that are on this earth don’t smell like anything either. It is, however, plausible that they would’ve also smelled like the foods that they were often eating as fresh animal flesh, and also rotten animal flesh does contain smells that we know very well.
Besides the already mentioned smells that could’ve probably been experienced by us, dragons would likely smell like the environment where they spend most of their time, so if this happens to be a very dirty environment then you can be sure that the dragon will smell dirty as well.
