Answer: molter

AnswerCrossword Clue
MOLTERSkin shedder
MOLTERParakeet, often
MOLTERSnake, at times
MOLTEROne that sheds
MOLTERPreening bird, maybe
MOLTERSnake, e.g.
MOLTERRattlesnake, periodically
molterone that molts, also MOULTER
molterto shed skin or feathers