Skin Pigment

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Pet Shop, Group 357, Puzzle 4 (Fancy Corn Snake).

Question is: Skin Pigment

and the answer is: MELANIN

Word Meaning:

MELANIN — (biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.

Definitions from Wiktionary.