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[–] Kertyna@feddit.nl 19 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Can't she just slide out since she's so smooth?

[–] Bumblefumble@lemm.ee 26 points 4 days ago

Common misconception. The smooth in the smooth newts name actually doesn't refer to the smoothness of their skin, but rather to how suave they are.

[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 13 points 4 days ago

Her skin is actually very rough, like sandpaper. You're thinking of sharks, they're very smooth