What is this close-up picture? (WotsThat: Snake shed skin scales)

Question

What object is shown in this zoomed-in close-up photo?

ZirconBlade · Accepted Answer

Snake shed skin scales. Snake skin doesn't actually shed all at once like you might imagine—instead, snakes deliberately rub themselves against rocks and rough surfaces to peel off their old skin in one continuous piece, almost like removing a full-body sock. The coolest part is that they shed their eye scales too, which means snakes go temporarily blind during shedding since a milky layer covers their eyes, making them grumpy and more aggressive than usual.

Answer: Snake shed skin scales

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