Posted by:
domalle
at Tue Nov 3 09:55:25 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by domalle ]
Don't know but I am researching it.
Despite the dry nature of reptile skin,
there has to be a physiological process,
and a balance of factors, like diet
and environment, for the nourishment and
maintenance of skin from within the animal.
Reptile skin is still skin.
Built on the cellular level and replaced
through gradual shedding and replenishment,
it must be kept supple and flexible.
That requires moisture.
Your explanation is plausible.
Although I am not sure it accounts
for the extent of the "wet look".
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RE: Aldabra Sweating - domalle, Tue Nov 3 09:55:25 2009