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Q: Why do turtles have rough skin?
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Do zebras have smooth skin or rough skin?

rough skin


What is rough skin?

It is skin that's rough


Do turtles have rough skin?

No, it is not, turtles usually shed skin in little pieces which may look like bits of plastic, and some turtles shed their skin in large pieces. Turtles shed their skin while rubbing against stone. It is very natural for a turtle to shed its skin.


Does green sea turtle have skin?

Yes, Green sea turtles have skin, all sea turtles have thick, leathery skin


Is a great white sharks skin silky or rough?

a great whites skin is rough


Are turtles scaly?

No, turtles are not scaly. They have shells made of bony plates covered by a layer of keratin, the same material that makes up human fingernails and hair. The skin of turtles is usually smooth, leathery, or rough, but not scaly.


Is it a frog or a toad which has dry rough skin covered in warts?

Usually toads have rough skin. A frog's skin is normally smooth.


Do turtles have scales or skin?

A turtle's shell is designed for protection. Each species of turtle has a different type of shell. Turtles that live on land have taller, boxier shells that are thicker. Turtles that live in the water have shorter, thinner shells that slide through the water more easily.


Do turtles shed their skin is it healthy for them to do that?

Yes they do. Like all reptiles, turtles shed their skin. It is completely normal. It simply means they are healthy! :)


Do Snapping turtles have skin or scales?

They have scales


What is a whale sharks skin like?

It has an yellowish skin and is rough


Do amphibians have rough skin or not?

No, they typically have smooth, moist skin.