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They secrete a fluid (mainly composed of vitamin A) between the old layer, and the new skin growing underneath. This causes the eyes to go cloudy. After a few days, the skins separate, and the snake begins the process of crawling out of the old skin.
It usually starts by the snake rubbing its jaws on a rough surface (such as a rock or tree). once the skin is broken, the snake pushes forward so the skin gets snagged. This enables the snake to crawl out of the old skin - turning it inside out in the process.
Once the skin is shed - the snake will usually search for prey - since the shedding process uses up a lot of energy.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt varies - according to the age of the snake. Reptile skin doesn't 'stretch' ars they grow (like ours does). Therefore, they need to periodically shed their entire skin, while a new one has grown underneath that they can 'grow into'.
A hatchling (less than a year old) corn snake for example - may shed every 8 weeks, while a fully grown adult may only shed once in 18 months.
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∙ 13y agosnakes molt because their body is to big for their outer skeleton
yes
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∙ 12y agoWhen their old skin is too tight for them. It depends how big the snake is and what type of snake it is depending on when when it molts though.
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∙ 13y agoBecause their skin doesn't grow with them like ours does. Periodically, they need to slough (shed) their old skin in order for their body to grow.
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∙ 8y agoSnakes periodically shed their skins throughout their lives.
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∙ 14y agoIt sheds its skin.
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Do snakes eat there molt?
NO!
How is molting in snakes different from molting in athropods?
Snakes molt skin, but arthropods molt exoskeletons Snakes molt skin, but arthropods molt exoskeletons
Does a toad molt?
toads do molt then they eat there molt
What happens after snakes molt?
They get new skin
Name two other animals that molt.Tell what part of bodies they shed.?
There are several animals that molt. Two of the more well known ones are snakes and lizards. Both snakes and lizards snakes molt by shedding their skin when it gets old and outgrown.
Do hermit crabs leave there exoskeleton in there shell after they molt?
No, when they molt their underground, so they get out of their shell, molt, get back in their shell and eat the exoskeleton. You have to let them eat it because it has the nutrients it needs.
What is unusual about the eyelids of some snakes?
Actually, snakes don't have eyelids. They have scales that cover their eyes. When they molt, the scales on their eyes are replaced.
What is unusual about eyelids of some snakes?
Actually, snakes don't have eyelids. They have scales that cover their eyes. When they molt, the scales on their eyes are replaced.
Does the cobra shed it skin?
Snakes, including cobras, molt as they grow, so yes they do.
Do hamsters molt?
Yes hamsters do molt. Hamsters molt throughout the summer and autumn and at this time many hamsters may have periods where their coats are sparse or may have areas of fur loss. Hermit crabs, snakes, gerbils, birds and I'm sure many other animals molt as well.
Do stick insects eat their own molt?
yes
What do snakes with no teeth eat?
Do snakes eat cherries?
