I can be a snake or a lizard, it’s hard to tell. My skin is often shiny, and I can shed it as well. What am I?
Category: Animal · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think of cold-blooded creatures that live on land and sometimes in water.
Answer
A reptile
Explanation
Reptiles, such as snakes and lizards, have scaly skin and can shed it, making them difficult to identify at times.
This is a medium animal riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A reptile.
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