reptile
Most reptiles would meet that description.
The condition you are referring to is called ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder that causes the skin to become dry, thick, and scaly. It is not related to snake skin but can resemble it in terms of appearance. Treatment typically involves moisturizing the skin and managing symptoms.
Reptiles have dry, scaly skin while amphibians have moist, smooth skin. This difference in skin type helps reptiles to retain moisture and prevent desiccation on land, whereas amphibians rely on their moist skin for oxygen intake and gas exchange.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates with dry, scaly skin, and typically lay eggs. They have lungs for breathing, a three-chambered heart, and are covered in scales or scutes. Reptiles include snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians.
In my biology text book it tells me that reptiles have dry scaly skin so they can succeed on land. I think this is true, but to expound on that i think it also helps them stay safe from whether, and mostly of all their predators.
YES! the snake have dry and scaly skin.
yes iguanas have scaly skin. An Iguanas' skin is rough and coarse similar to dry fish scales
snakes, lizards, iguanas
Reptiles - including snakes & lizards.
Reptiles have scaly, dry skin.
Reptiles have scaly, dry skin.
amphibians
The skin of the pet of your friend is dry and scaly because it is a reptile.
Thata is common misconception. Snakes skin is actually dry and scaly. Their skin in not slimy
Reptiles: Dry, scaly skin Amphibians: Wet, slimy skin
The scaly skin is largely waterproof, allowing a reptile to retain its body moisture even in a dry environment.
Reptiles