Slash "Humbled" to Have New Species of Snake Named After Him
Field Museum biologists identified the non-venomous species as Lielaphis slashi and said it was named for Slash’s lifelong snake enthusiasm.
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Slash "humbled" to have new species of snake named after him
Guns N’ Roses icon Slash has unexpectedly had a new species of snake named after him. In addition to being one of the world’s most renowned guitarists, Slash is also a lifelong snake enthusiast who formed Slash’s Snakepit in 1994, which is why he is particularly elated at the news. While the new species, which was discovered in New Guinea, is scientifically named Lielaphis slashi, it has been hailed as Slash’s groundsnake. In a statement, the gu…
The snake is non-venomous, measures approximately 70 cm, and is dark brown in color. The researchers' gesture honors the guitarist for his long-standing passion for herpetology and his support of zoos and natural history museums. "As a long-time herpephile, I am incredibly honored and touched that Lielaphis slashi from New Guinea has been named after me. It's truly exciting; I never would have imagined this moment would come," Slash said in an o…
A so far unknown snake species has been named after Slash, the guitarist of the rock band Guns N' Roses. The scientific name of the animal loud Lielaphis slashi, the Field Museum in Chicago announced – in German for example Slash's earth snake. The approximately 70 cm long red-brown snake had already been found in 2006 on the island of New Guinea north of Australia by a researcher. Genetic investigations and the comparison of physical characteri…
A so far unknown snake species has been named after Slash, the guitarist of the rock band Guns N的 Roses. The scientific name of the animal loud Lielaphis slashi, the Field Museum in Chicago reported. In German this means about
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