Most reptiles are covered in dry, scaly skin. They can be found living in both water and on the land. There are six species of reptile which live in the UK. They are rare and very shy so spotting ...

Reptile skin In reptiles, the epidermis forms a complete body covering of keratinized scales ... of inner epidermal layers Outer epidermal layer separates at the separation zone Outer skin is shed and ...

Their skin must stay moist to absorb oxygen and therefore lacks scales. Reptiles are turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators and crocodiles. Unlike amphibians, reptiles breathe only through their lungs ...