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[[Image:Lizard_closeup.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''The scaly appearance of lizard skin''' (Wikimedia Commons)]]

[[Image:Lizard_closeup.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''The scaly appearance of lizard skin''' (Wikimedia Commons)]]

Lizards have relatively thick skin with ectodermal scales formed by folding of the epidermis and outer dermal layers. Lizards undergo reguler periods of [[Lizard Shedding|shedding]] (ecdysis) during which the skin comes off in large patches. Frequency depends on the species, temperature, humidity, state of nutrition, and rate of growth. Presence of wounds or skin infections maybe increase the frequency of shed cycles.

Lizards have relatively thick skin with ectodermal scales formed by folding of the epidermis and outer dermal layers. Lizards undergo reguler periods of [[Lizard Shedding|shedding]] (ecdysis) during which the skin comes off in large patches. Frequency depends on the species, temperature, humidity, state of [[Lizard Diet|nutrition]], and rate of growth. Presence of wounds or skin infections maybe increase the frequency of shed cycles.

*Lizards such as geckos have soft, vulnerable skin.  

*Lizards such as geckos have soft, vulnerable skin.  

*Claws are usually large and well developed with sharp points in large species like iguanas and monitors. They can be trimmed regularly to prevent scratches and nails should be trimmed prior to a [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]].

*Claws are usually large and well developed with sharp points in large species like iguanas and monitors. They can be trimmed regularly to prevent scratches and nails should be trimmed prior to a [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]].

A lateral skin fold between the fore and hind limbs provides a convenient site for the subcutaneous injection of fluid.

A lateral skin fold between the fore and hind limbs provides a convenient site for the subcutaneous [[Lizard Injection|injection]] of fluid.

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