I thought it might be good to have a thread that introduces some of the terms used and uncommonly used in the keeping of snakes. Maybe even terms used by a Vet. in treatment.

I'll get the ball rolling with this. Seems this one comes up on the forum on a regular basis.
What do the numbers mean before the listing of a certain snake, for example: 1.2.3. T.radix?
The first number represents males, in this case 1 male
The second number represents females, in this case 2 females
The third number represents unsexed snakes, in this case 3 unsexed snakes.

Terms used for a snake shedding:
Ecdysis(ec·dy·sis  [ek-duh-sis])
Opaque Phase
Blue Phase

Term for a retained shed/retained eye cap:
Dysecdysis pronounced Dis-eck-die-sis

Does someone want to tackle some of the genetic terms and their pronunciations? Please

How about some of the Thamnophis(THAM-nuh-FIS ) species and subspecies and their pronounciations.