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A Scaly Skin

Snakes are usually made of a horny substance, called keratin. Every part of a snake's body is covered by a layer of scales, including the eyes. The clear, bubble-like scale that protects each eye is called a BRITTLE or SPECTACLE.

ACCORDING TO THE SCALES PRESENT ON THE SKIN OF THE LEAVES
they are classified into 4 types:

  HORNED SNAKE

  SAUTÉS 

  WARNING RATTLE

  SKIN SCALES

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