> My VFT does get black on it's leaves and traps, and I understand that that
> is ok, as long as the whole plant is not black..(hehe).  But, is it okay to
> cut the black parts off of the plants with a scissors to preserve the green
> look?
	Definitely!  I grow a very limited number of plants, but the VFT
is one of them.  I consistently "groom" them by getting rid of the
blackened leaves with scissors and a tweezers.  It is not only more
attractive, but it also helps to prevent fungus that can attack the
decaying leaves.  
	Correct me if I am wrong here anyone.
Take care and keep on growing, 
Krissy & -Tom-