European Ocellated or Eyed Lizard (Timon lepidus). Showing sloughing of skin in pieces on left flank of body.

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European Eyed or Ocellated Lizard Timon (Lacerta) lepidus. Sloughing. In lizards, skin is cast in pieces, unlike snakes from which the skin usually peels off in one piece.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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