CyberAL, thank you for keeping up with this thread, I really appreciate!
Actually, I am sorry it still looks wet, mostly because the purpose of the new texture was to add dimension to the scales, even adding a little "iridescent" look to them, but lose the slimy look. I suppose I will have to do more work on it. I don't know if it's the same for you guys, but I tend to get sort of "used" to seing my work and to knowing what it should look like, so I miss the benefit of the 1st time impression you guys get. So, please keep up the great help!