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.
Reptiles have scaly skin
Reptiles.
To absorb heat and for protection.IMPROVED ANSWER:The scaly skin of a reptile protects the reptile, and helps keep water inside the reptile's body.
Platypuses are mammals. They are warm-blooded, unlike reptiles, and they have fur, unlike reptiles which have scaly skin. Platypuses are monotremes, meaning they are egg-laying mammals.
Snakes are reptiles. All reptiles have a covering of scaly skin. They do not actually have individual scales like fish do.
Reptiles have scaly skin
Well...... reptiles also have watertight skin so that kind of says why they have scaly skin. This skin keeps their body from drying out in the sun.
yes
Reptiles: Dry, scaly skin Amphibians: Wet, slimy skin
Reptiles have scaly, dry skin.
The physical changes from reptiles to mammals are there skin. Reptiles have dry scaly skin and mammals have smooth skin.
Reptiles have scaly, dry skin.
Anacondas are reptiles. All reptiles have a covering of scaly skin. They do not actually have individual scales like fish do.
Many reptiles such as lizards or snakes have scaly skin
Reptiles Have Scaly Skin and they are Normally Hard To Find.
Reptiles.
Vertebrates. Which means they have a backbone or spinal column.