A bat with stinky socks.

• Bat (Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Bacillus subtilis, Corynebacterium, Acetobacteraceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Candida albicans, Aspergillus, Malassezia).

Perfect — this completes the chemical fingerprint of your vinegar-footed bat’s stench! 🦇💨 Here’s everything laid out in a clear, creepy-cute reference card:

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🧪 Chemical Compounds Behind Bat Foot Odor

Compound Scent Profile Source

• Methanethiol: Rotten cabbage, sulfuric. Produced by bacteria breaking down amino acids.
• Isovaleric Acid: Cheesy, sweaty. Formed from amino acid leucine, especially by Corynebacterium.
• Acetic Acid: Vinegary, sharp. Main product of Acetobacteraceae fermentation.
• Dimethyl Disulfide: Rotten garlic, foul. Byproduct of sulfur-reducing bacteria.
• Thioalcohols: Pungent, onion-like. Produced by Staphylococcus epidermidis and similar skin microbes.
• Butyric Acid: Rancid butter, vomit-like. Associated with Bacillus subtilis in moist, warm crevices.
• Ammonia: Sharp, pungent. Result of urea and protein breakdown.
• 2-Aminoacetophenone Fruity, grape-like. Signature odor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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Congratulations 🏆

Winner: @Xamosila

Second Place Winners: @Stare, @Svetlana_63

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