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What material forms a snake's outer skin layer?

Keratin.

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  1. Chitin
  2. Keratin ✔
  3. Cartilage

Why: The epidermis is made of keratin, the same material as nails and hair.

Huh, didn't know that: The epidermis is made of keratin, the same material as nails and hair.

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A snake's skin is made of keratin, so it is a real nail biter.
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Answer: Keratin. The epidermis is made of keratin, the same material as nails and hair.

  1. Snake en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake
    The epidermis, or outer layer, is formed of a substance called keratin
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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