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The outer layer of skin does not grow with the snake and periodically the snake must shed its older skin so as to be able to grow. The skin does not simply fall off, it must be removed by the snake.
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∙ 13y agoSo they can get bigger and shinier
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Does leprosy make skin parts fall off?
Leprosy does not make skin parts to fall off but leads to loss of sensation in such areas.
Can peoples skin fall off from radiation?
NO
Why does skin fall off?
Skin is constantly growing and replenishing itself. Like hair, old skin must fall off to reveal the new skin under it. Typically, we don't notice that skin flakes off because the friction of clothing does all the work.
Do rattlesnakes have layers and layers of skin?
Rattlesnakes have three principal layers of skin - the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. Each layer may be subdivided into additional layers.
Why do your skin cells constantly fall off your skin?
Because it is constantly producing more skin cells
Can the skin fall?
This doesn't make sense. Fall off? Fall down? Fall from grace? So I'll take a stab ... Yes the skin can fall. Probably. Regards Tony E
Do timber rattlesnakes have dry or rough skin?
Dry.
Why do geckos have rough skin?
why do geckos tail fall off
What are rattlesnakes covered with?
scales & skin like other snakes.
Can the skin be replaced?
Yes. The outside layer is dead, but when they fall off, it's replaced by the skin underneath it.
Do rattlesnakes usually get trough fall and winter?
Rattlesnakes will den up underground in caves or deadfalls, sometimes in large numbers to overwinter.
How come permanent markers come off the skin but is supposed to be permanent?
Your skin changes over time. Skin cells die, and fall off. When this happens the marks come off with it! so it is permanent but that does it!
