Moulting, also spelt molting, is when a bird or animal loses some of its feathers or fur so that it can grow new ones. Birds and animals usually moult on the change of season, so that they can grow a thick coat for the winter, or shed their winter coat when the weather warms up.
When reptiles molt they can completely shed their old skin to reveal new skin underneath.
When reptiles molt they can completely shed their old skin to reveal new skin underneath.