Why Do Snakes Shed Their Skin?
Snakes have the unique ability to shed their skin entirely. As they grow, their skin does not, and therefore it becomes too tight and worn, and a new skin awaits just below the old. Shedding their skin (ecdysis) allows snakes to grow and remove any parasites that may have attached to the old skin. This is a completely normal and healthy process, and occurs between four and 12 times a year. In this blog post, I’ll explain what shedding is, how...