- Molt- shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth.
- Nocturnal- done, occurring, or active at night.
- Solitary- done or existing alone.
- Burrow- a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.
- Venom- a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.
- Paralyze- to become partly or wholly incapable of movement.