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[–] Dasus@lemmy.world 22 points 6 months ago

Need I remind that the average snake will shed its skin two to four times per year. This average varies with age and species, however. Young snakes that are actively growing may shed their skin every two weeks. Older snakes might only shed their skin twice each year.