A new snake species discovered in the jungle has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash; here’s why scientists chose the rock star’s name

• Scientists have named the non-venomous species Lielaphis slashi, or Slash’s groundsnake, after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, whose real name is Saul Hudson.
• According to the Field Museum, which announced the species' description, the name was inspired by the guitarist’s long-standing interest in snakes, reptiles and natural history.