What is Snake Skin?
Snakeskin is actually made up of two main layers: the soft, colorful tissue (what scientists call the “dermis”), and hard, mostly see-through scales.
The dermis is filled with nerves, which are what we use to feel things touching us, as well as tiny grains called pigments, which are what give skin its color.
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What is snake skin made of?
A snake’s skin is dry and covered with scales. The scales are made of keratin, the same protein that’s found in your fingernails.
Are snake skins poisonous
You should never pick up a snakeskin with your bare hands. This is because about 15 to 90 percent of snakes carry some Salmonella bacteria on their shed skins. Consequently, touching it with your bare skin places you at risk of a bacterial infection.