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Snakes regularly shed skin. This process is called ecdysis. It helps snakes grow. Shedding removes old skin and parasites. Young snakes shed more often. Adult snakes shed a few times a year.

Snakes are interesting reptiles that have a special ability to shed their skin regularly. This process, called ecdysis, is important for their growth and health. Unlike humans, snakes cannot grow ...