Welcome to the jungle: Newly discovered snake named after Slash from Guns N' Roses
Slash, aka Saul Hudson, is probably best known as the guitarist for Guns N' Roses. But there's more to Slash than his music. He's also a lifelong reptile lover and an avid supporter of zoos and museums. And now, he's the namesake of the newly discovered Lielaphis slashi: Slash's groundsnake.
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has a new connection to the animal kingdom. He is the namesake of a newly discovered snake species, Lielaphis slashi, or Slash's groundsnake. The groundsnake, which measures 71 centimeters long, was found in the forests of New Guinea. Slash, known for his love of reptiles, had hoped for this honor since childhood.
His fascination with snakes and his passion for zoos and museums led a scientist, Sara Ruane, to name the species after him. The snake, which is not venomous, lives in the dense tropical forests of New Guinea, an area under threat from human activities like coffee farming and mining. Despite its importance to the ecosystem, much about the snake's behavior remains unknown due to the challenging conditions of its habitat.
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