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Q: Why are snakes covered with dry scales?
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Is reptile or amphibian Covered with dry scales?

Reptile is covered with dry scales


What animal breath through lungs and the body is covered with scales?

snakes. The body of the snakes are covered with scales and breathe through lungs


Why are snakes covered with dry scales that overlap and stretch apart when the animal moves?

because to protect the predators


Why do snakes have scales instead of skin?

Snakes have skin that is covered in skin.


Which creatures are usually covered with scales?

Reptiles, such as snakes and lizards, are covered with scales. Many types of fish have hard scales covering their skin.


What is a anaconda covered with?

The same as other snakes, scales.


Are all snakes scaly?

Yes. The skin of a snake is covered in scales. Contrary to the popular notion of snakes being slimy because of possible confusion of snakes with worms, snakeskin has a smooth, dry texture. Most snakes use specialized belly scales to travel, gripping surfaces. The body scales may be smooth, keeled, or granular.


What are rattlesnakes covered with?

scales & skin like other snakes.


Do chameleons have scales?

Yes, but not like snakes. They are dry, not slimy looking like snakes look. Snakes aren't slimy, but they look it. Chameleons are dry skinned but still scaled.


Who are cold blooded animals with tough dry skin scales who are cold blooded animals with tough dry skin scales?

lizards and snakes fit the description


Is snake catogaries into which class?

Snakes are cold blooded, have dry, waterproof skin, lay eggs (with just a few exceptions) and are covered in scales. These are the traits for reptiles, and that is where they are classified. Their closest relatives are lizards, as both lizards and snakes belong to the order Squamata.


What are examples of animals that with scales?

Reptiles and fish can be covered in scales. Bird feet, too, as they're descended from reptiles.