New Guinea Ground Snake Species Named After Guitarist Slash

Researchers have identified a new species of ground snake in the forests of New Guinea and named it *Lielaphis slashi* in honor of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. The scientific classification recognizes the musician, born Saul Hudson, for his long-standing support of reptile conservation, zoos, museums, and natural-history education. The newly described snake features a reddish-brown coloration…