How does one pronounce "Cheynei"

[SnakeyTroy]

*Hence

 

[redbellybite]

arrrrrrrr good TROY now ...how did they come up with the textilis part now

 

[SnakeyTroy]

you got me there. I wouldn't have a clue. but i would love for you to enlighten me.

 

[redbellybite]

Well to my knowledge it was named that due to its 'woven pattern ' appearence ...please correct me if I'm wrong now ...

 

[SnakeyTroy]

That sounds pretty good. I might go with that one. Is there some kind of reference point where you can find out the meaning of all the latin names for reptiles? because I have thought that it could be handy.

 

[lurker_sp]

Latin names are spoken or pronounced phonetically.When dividing a word into syllables, try to make syllables begin with consonants (thus spe-cu-lum, not spec-ul-um).

Ch is pronounced like ch in church not K.

It would be Chai- neye. Sorry Cheyne (pronounced shane) Wellington.

Textilis - woven fabric, piece of cloth. (textile)

 

[SnakeyTroy]

Textilis [/B]- woven fabric, piece of cloth. (textile)

That would make perfect sense to me.

 

[eipper]

Actually lurker when the specific or generic name is named after a person it follows the pronouciation of that person, rather than the latin or ancient greek origin.

as a couple of side notes......cheynei as subspecies was sunk in 2004
Naja is spoken as Nay-a not Nar-jah

so therefore it is Sue de nay a for Pseudonaja

Cheers,
Scott