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Scientists just named a new snake after Guns N’ Roses legend Slash

ScienceDailyFriday, September 18, 2026 at 12:07 PM

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Scientists just named a new snake after Guns N’ Roses legend Slash
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A newly discovered snake from New Guinea has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, who has loved reptiles since childhood.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. A newly discovered snake from New Guinea has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, who has loved reptiles since childhood.

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A newly discovered snake from New Guinea has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, who has loved reptiles since childhood.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.

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