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To warn predators that they are venomous.

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What product do you get from snake?

It depends what you mean by product. From a negative view - snakes are 'farmed' in huge numbers (especially in america) for the sole purpose of killing them for their skins. On the plus side - venomous snakes are 'milked' for their venom, which is used to stop blood clotting, and in some heart medications.


Which animals shed their skins?

reptiles(mostly snakes)


Do copperheads shed their skins?

ALL reptiles shed their skins... including Copperheads.


What does snake grow?

As snakes (all species) grow, they have to shred their old skins.


How do you change your skin on msn plus?

you click on the colourful butterfly on the right side bar and click skins then you browse for the name of the skin you downloaded then click apply.


How do baby snakes grow?

They shed their skins - more frequently when they're young than when they're older.


What are snakes hunted for?

Snakes are hunted for a variety of reasons, including their skins, which are used to make leather products like shoes and bags. Some people also hunt snakes for their meat, which is considered a delicacy in some cultures. Additionally, snakes are sometimes hunted for their venom, which is used in pharmaceuticals and research. So, yeah, snakes have it rough out there in the wild.


Do cobras shed?

Yes, all snakes shed their skins. They do this to grow. It enables them to be renewed, the new scales are brighter.


Why are albino snakes red in color as opposed to white?

Because their red blood shows through the unpigmented skins.


Which category of snakes usually shed skin?

ALL snakes shed their skins - their skin doesn't 'stretch' like ours does, so they have to discard the old skin when it gets too tight.


What is the possessive noun for snake?

The possessive singular noun for snake is snake's, e.g. "The snake's fangs are very sharp."The possessive plural noun for snake is snakes', e.g. "There's a pile of old snakes' skins over there."


Do garter snakes eat their shed skins?

Most snakes will not eat while shedding. There are exceptions though, so you can always offer it to them if you want to. It won't harm them to wait until they're done however.