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A women's high-heeled ankle boot made of patterned snakeskin, shown in profile against a dark background.
snakeskin A women's boot made of snakeskin.

Snakeskin is a type of leather prepared from the skin of a snake. Leather, in general, refers to the natural covering of an animal that has been prepared for use. It can also refer to the outer covering of an animal that has been removed for its commercial value. Snakeskin is listed as one of the many types of leather, alongside others like cowhide, pigskin, and deerskin.12

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