Animal Face Strain

Animal Face Strain: Mint, Diesel and Emerald Cup Potency

The Animal Face strain is one of Seed Junky Genetics' heavy hitters — a cross of the OG-family cut Face Off OG and Seed Junky's own Animal Mints. It smells like menthol and diesel, tests very high, and delivers a euphoric, tingly high that manages to be both heady and physical. It sits in the loud, gassy corner of our THCA flower collection.

It is also one of the most confusing strains to research: one database calls it 80% sativa, a major grower sells it as an indica, and Leafly just says hybrid. We sort out why below, along with the lineage, what the lab numbers say, how the high unfolds, and how to buy a good batch.

Animal Face Strain Genetics & Lineage

Animal Face comes from Seed Junky Genetics, the Los Angeles breeder behind Kush Mints and Wedding Cake-era hits. It was selected from a large phenotype hunt — Seed Junky has said it came "out of a hundred phenos" — and the keeper circulates as a clone, often labeled Animal Face #10.

• Type: Hybrid; the lean depends on who you ask (explained below).
• Ancestry: Face Off OG × Animal Mints.
• Origin: Seed Junky Genetics, California.
• THC Levels: Commonly mid-20s to 30%. Leafly lists 30% THC with about 1% CBG; AllBud lists 18–26%.
• CBD Levels: Negligible.
• Recognition: Leafly credits Animal Face with first place at the 2022 Emerald Cup.

What each parent brings

Face Off OG is an OG Kush-family cut known for raw potency, pine and fuel. It supplies the diesel on the exhale and the body weight later in the high.

Animal Mints is Seed Junky's mints line descended from Animal Cookies. It brings the menthol-mint nose, the sweet, nutty cookie finish and the heavy trichome production. It is the same parent behind Kush Mints, which makes Animal Face a close cousin of Gush Mints.

Is Animal Face indica or sativa? Why the sources disagree

This is the most-searched question about the strain, and the honest answer is: it is a hybrid, and the label depends on the cut and the grower.

• AllBud: sativa-dominant, 60% sativa / 40% indica.
• Cannabis Sensei's review: sativa-dominant, 80/20.
• RYTHM (one of the largest growers selling it): markets it as indica-leaning.
• Leafly: simply "hybrid."

Neither parent is a sativa, so the "sativa" label mostly describes the experience of the first hour — a bright, euphoric, giggly head high — rather than the genetics. The back half is physical, and at higher doses it can end on the couch. Practically: treat it as a potent balanced hybrid, and use it when you don't need to be sharp.

Animal Face Terpene Profile

Leafly lists Animal Face as myrcene-dominant, followed by limonene and caryophyllene. Terpene content runs high on good batches, which is part of why it hits harder than its THC number alone would suggest. How terpenes and cannabinoids interact is covered in Ethan Russo's review Taming THC.

• Myrcene: The lead terpene; earthy and herbal, associated with a rounder, heavier body feel.
• Limonene: The lemony top note and a big part of the euphoric opening.
• Caryophyllene: Pepper and spice; it gives the diesel exhale its bite.
• Pinene: A minor note in many cuts — the pine that shows up when the flower burns.

The menthol-mint sensation comes from the Animal Mints side's overall chemistry rather than any single terpene. It is the signature of the whole mints family, and the easiest way to tell real Animal Face from generic OG.

Appearance

Animal Face grows dense, medium-sized, mossy-green buds with dark orange hairs, often with dark purple leaf tips in a cool finish. The trichome coverage is heavy and often takes on an amber cast as it matures, giving the buds a sandy, glittering look. It is sticky and resinous — breeding for mints-family resin is the point.

Aroma and Flavor

The nose is lemony, peppery and cool: sweet mint up front, then menthol, with diesel and pine coming forward when you break a bud. The inhale tastes like sugar and nuts with a mint edge; the exhale turns earthy, piney and gassy. Leafly users sum it up as menthol, mint and diesel. If the jar smells like straight OG fuel with no cool mint at all, it probably isn't Animal Face.

Recreational Effects

Animal Face is known for a big, happy head high that turns physical as it matures.

• Euphoric and happy: The headline effect — a fast, bright mood lift.
• Giggly and uplifted: Social and talkative in the first hour.
• Tingly: A buzzing, physical sensation that arrives early.
• Relaxed: Leafly users' most-reported effect; the body melts as the high peaks.
• Hungry: Reviewers frequently mention serious munchies.

How the high unfolds: onset, peak and how long it lasts

• First few minutes: a quick, euphoric head rush and tingle.
• 15–60 minutes: the peak — giggly, uplifted, then increasingly body-heavy.
• 1–3 hours: a relaxed, hungry, sometimes sleepy tail. Bigger doses end on the couch.

Potency is the thing to respect. At 25–30%, the difference between "one hit" and "three hits" is large, and dizziness and anxiety are among the side effects users report when they push it.

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How Strong Is Animal Face?

Very. Leafly lists Animal Face at 30% THC; AllBud gives a broader 18–26% range, and well-grown legal-market batches regularly post numbers in the high 20s along with high terpene totals. It is not a beginner strain.

On THCA flower, the label reports THCA (which becomes THC when heated) plus a small amount of delta-9 THC. Compare total THC — our guide on how to read a THCA flower COA shows the math.

Animal Face vs Animal Mints vs Kush Mints

• vs Animal Mints: the parent is sweeter and more cookie-forward. Animal Face adds OG fuel, more potency and a more energetic opening.
• vs Kush Mints: both are Animal Mints crosses. Kush Mints is steadier and heavier from the start; Animal Face lifts first and lands later.
• vs Gush Mints: Gush Mints is fruitier and sleepier; Animal Face is mintier, gassier and more cerebral.

How to Use Animal Face THCA Flower — and How Much

THCA has to be heated to become active. Raw, it isn't intoxicating.

• Smoking: the fastest route. With a strain this potent, start with one small hit and wait 10–15 minutes.
• Dry-herb vaporizer: smoother, and the best way to taste the mint and menthol. Start around 350–370°F.
• Pre-rolls: convenient, but easy to overdo with a 30% strain — share it or put it out. See THCA pre-rolls.
• Homemade edibles: decarb first; edibles take 30–120 minutes and last far longer. Dose very low.

How much? New users: one small hit, then wait a full 15 minutes. Regular users: two hits usually delivers the full effect. If dizziness or a racing heart shows up, stop, hydrate and let it pass.

Medicinal Benefits

These are commonly reported uses, not established clinical outcomes. Individual response varies.

• Stress and anxiety: Leafly reviewers cite anxiety (28%) and stress (17%) — though too much can have the opposite effect.
• Low mood: Depression comes up in about 18% of reviews, consistent with the euphoric opening.
• Appetite and nausea: AllBud reviewers mention appetite loss and nausea.
• Aches: Chronic pain and muscle tension are often cited, tied to the heavy back half.

For background on terpenes and effects, see Project CBD on terpenes. Nothing here is medical advice, and nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Side Effects and Cautions

• Anxiety — Leafly's top reported negative; mostly a dose problem.
• Dizziness — especially standing up fast after a big session.
• Dry mouth and dry eyes.
• Couch-lock at higher doses.

Don't drive after using it. Check with a doctor if you take prescription medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a heart condition. THCA flower will show up on a drug test.

Is Animal Face Top Shelf? How to Judge a Good Bag

Animal Face is a genuinely top-shelf genetic, and it is priced like one. Because it circulates as a clone and is grown by many producers, quality varies:

• COA first. A real batch should show high total THC and a myrcene-limonene-caryophyllene terpene panel. See our lab results page for what a complete COA looks like.
• Mint on the nose. No cool mint, no Animal Face.
• Resin. It should be sticky and frosty all the way through.
• Cure. Grassy or hay smell means a rushed dry.
• Grower transparency. Buy from a grower who publishes lab results for the batch you're buying.

Growing Animal Face

Animal Face is a selected clone rather than a stable seed line, so most growers run it from cuts. It grows as a vigorous hybrid with OG-style stretch and dense, resinous colas. Like most mints crosses it rewards a controlled indoor environment, good airflow, and a cooler finish to bring out color. Exact flowering times aren't well documented by the breeder; plan for a typical nine-week-plus modern hybrid and harvest on trichome color rather than the calendar. Its heavy resin makes it popular for hash and rosin.

Is Animal Face THCA Flower Legal?

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp is federally legal when it contains no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight — see the USDA hemp program. THCA flower is sold under that rule. State laws vary and are changing; check yours before ordering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Animal Face indica or sativa?

Animal Face is a hybrid, and sources disagree on the lean: AllBud lists it 60% sativa, a Cannabis Sensei review says 80% sativa, RYTHM markets it as indica-leaning and Leafly calls it a hybrid. The first hour feels heady and euphoric; the back half is physical.

What is Animal Face a cross of?

Face Off OG × Animal Mints, bred by Seed Junky Genetics. Face Off OG is an OG Kush-family cut; Animal Mints is Seed Junky's mints line descended from Animal Cookies.

What are the effects of Animal Face?

Relaxed, tingly, euphoric, giggly, happy and uplifted are the most-reported effects on Leafly. It opens with a bright head high and turns into body relaxation, often with strong munchies.

How strong is Animal Face?

Very strong. Leafly lists 30% THC; AllBud gives 18–26%. Well-grown batches regularly test in the high 20s, so it isn't a beginner strain.

What does Animal Face taste like?

Sweet mint and menthol up front, sugar-and-nut cookie notes on the inhale, and pine and diesel on the exhale.

What is Animal Face #10?

The phenotype number of the Seed Junky keeper that circulates as a clone. Most Animal Face on the market traces back to that cut.

Did Animal Face win the Emerald Cup?

Leafly credits Animal Face with first place at the 2022 Emerald Cup.

What are the dominant terpenes in Animal Face?

Myrcene leads, followed by limonene and caryophyllene, with pinene in many cuts.

Is Animal Face good for anxiety?

Some users report it helps with anxiety and stress, but anxiety is also its most common negative effect at high doses. Start very small.

Is Animal Face good for beginners?

Not really. At 25–30% it's easy to overdo. If you try it, take one small hit and wait 15 minutes.

Will Animal Face THCA flower show up on a drug test?

Yes. Heated THCA becomes THC and your body processes it like any other cannabis.

Where can I buy Animal Face online?

Animal Face isn't in the Diesel Hemp shop right now. For the same loud, gassy, high-potency lane, Permanent Marker THCA Flower is our closest match in stock — ½oz for $59, third-party lab tested, with free shipping over $75.

Related Strains

• Animal Mints — the parent behind the mint and resin.
• OG Kush — the family Face Off OG comes from.
• Animal Cookies — the grandparent behind the cookie finish.
• Kush Mints — Animal Mints × Bubba Kush, a heavier sibling.
• Gush Mints — a fruitier, sleepier Kush Mints cross.
• Fire OG — another potent OG with a fuel-forward nose.
• Permanent Marker — loud gas and candy, sold at Diesel Hemp.
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