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What does molt mean and why do reptiles have to do this?
A reptile's skin doesn't 'stretch' as they grow - consequently, they have to slough (or shed) their entire skin as they grow.
Why do some animals molt?
Reptiles molt their skin to dispose of parasites and is believed to allow them to grow as well.
What animals undergo molting?
Birds and reptiles both do. Some insects and arachnids molt. Birds molt feathers from time to time. Reptiles molt their top layer of skin. Animals with exoskeletens, such as hermit crabs, also molt.
Can you pick up a lizard if its molding?
No leave it alone. When reptiles molt they get a bit cranky and their skin is sensitive to touch.
Can hamsters malt?
you mean MOLT*... animals with feathers Molt.. animals with fur shed...
Does a panda bear molt as it grows?
No because pandas are mamals and only insects and other mamals go throught metamorphisis
Does a toad molt?
toads do molt then they eat there molt
Do pythons molt?
They do not and can not molt. "Molt" means to shed hair, pythons have no hair.
How do pythons molt?
They do not and can not molt. "Molt" means to shed hair, pythons have no hair.
Why do cats molt?
They do not molt; they shed.
When pinnipeds molt they?
When pinnipeds molt they
Why were ancient reptiles replaced by dinosaurs?
What do you mean? Dinosaurs ARE ancient reptiles.
