Ecdysis: It’s Time to Grow!

photo of red tegu

Reptiles are characterized by having scales covering their bodies. That means when a reptile needs to grow bigger, it must shed the scales.  The process of shedding the old skin is called ecdysis. One of my lizard family members has the best ecdysis. This is my red tegu, Rascal. First, the red skin takes on […]

Elaine A. Powers, Author
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