Quote Originally Posted by anthonym View Post
Thank you. The black/white checkering on the vine snake is actually the skin between the scales. Thats what they look like when they puff up defensively. Very beautiful snakes. The second photo is what they normally look like.

T- means it doesn't produce the tyrosinase enzyme which is needed to produce melanin. Hence the whiter appearance than the the T+ specimen, which produces the tyrosinase enzyme, and as a result gives it that caramel color. Reading a bit though, this seems to be an obsolete classification, but is still used in the reptile world to describe the two different types of albinos.

I definitely wouldn't say that they aren't any more dangerous than a GS or a Dobie. haha. I personally have strict handling protocol for hots printed out and hanging in my snake room. Taking your time and thinking about everything you are doing when working with them is key. Getting comfortable and cutting corners is what gets you in trouble. Not exactly the kind of thing you get to learn from your mistakes.
That's pretty cool about the first snake!

And I'm really glad you aren't nutty I definitely agree, the minute you are comfortable around them is the minute you make a mistake! I'm glad you are always safe! I think I'd rather have a pet tiger though. I could at least cuddle and hug it before it murdered me!

Not exactly the kind of thing you get to learn from your mistakes.
You're exactly right!!! You're a brave soul! I'm thinking there is a good reason that guy had almost died a few times