Dorsal scales
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title:
Dorsal scales
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In snakes, the dorsal scales are the longitudinal series of plates that encircle the body, but do not include the ventral scales. When counting dorsal scales, numbers are often given for three points along the body, for example 19:21:17. These numbers correspond to the number of dorsal scales around the body at a head's length behind the head, at midbody and at a head's length before the vent. If only one number is given, it is for the midbody count. Dorsal scale are easiest to count diagonally,
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Type of scale in snakes
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorsal_scales
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2022-01-08T07:32:50Z
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