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I'd heard that chams have a good smell.I want to know can we use aroma therapy with chams to make them relax or anything else? and if can what the smell we can use? thanks

interesting post hope some of the higher experts chime in to give some insight on this post good luck

Actually, I've read that chams do not have a good sense of smell. They are sight predators and gave up a lot of sensory organ brain space to favor support of their complex eyes. I consider them very similar to birds in a lot of ways. They have complex lung structure so may be very sensitive to chemicals in the air. Air quality is important for them, so I suspect aromatherapy might not be a great idea. They tend to rely so much on visuals that a place that offers good security and seclusion (they can watch everything without being seen) may be more relaxing than odors in the air.

I have to agree. Essentail oils (those used in aromatherapy) are a very concentrated form and highly volatile and can be an irritant to mucus mebrane, skin, eyes and respriratolry systems in humans if not used properly - so imagine the potential irritation and damage to a cham. I would steer clear of using anything that they would not find/be exposed to in nature - especially where chemicals are concerned.

Just give them lots of cover, water and a healthy diet with minimal handling and environmaental activity and you should have a happy cham

lele
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