Slippery Lipids Give Snakeskin its Slither

Snakes can slither smoothly over almost any surface, from jungle branches to desert sands, without damaging their skin - an ability that has fascinated researchers. The fatty layer covering snakeskin protects the animal's underside against scrapes and wear.Image Credit: Spacecadet via flickr | ://bit.ly/1OQfX5GRights Information: ://bit.ly/NL51dk "How can snakes move across very harsh and abrasive environments and still have belly skin that is shiny and smooth?" asked Stanislav Gorb, who studi...