New snake species named in honor of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash

Newly discovered snake species named after Guns N’Roses guitarist

Snake is already under threat from industries like coffee farming and mining, researchers say

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.

New Snake Species Named After Slash

A new snake species from New Guinea was named after Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who is a snake enthusiast and supporter of reptile conservation.

New snake species named in honor of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash

‘Lielaphis slashi’ is a nonvenomous groundsnake discovered in the forests of New Guinea The post New snake species named in honor of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash appeared first on Popular Science.

Newly discovered New Guinea snake species named after Guns N’Roses guitarist Slash

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A new snake species discovered in the forests of New Guinea has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. The The post Newly discovered New Guinea snake species named after Guns N’Roses guitarist Slash appeared first on Western Morning News.

Slash Honoured With New Snake Species Lielaphis Slashi

A newly discovered species of non-venomous snake found in the tropical forests of New Guinea has been officially named Lielaphis slashi in honour of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, acknowledging his long-standing advocacy for reptile conservation and natural history institutions. The species, commonly referred to as Slash’s groundsnake, was identified by an international team of researchers from institutions including the Field Museum in Chicago,…