Slash – Lielaphis slashi (Slash’s Groundsnake)

Slash became the inspiration behind a newly discovered species of snake from New Guinea after scientists named it Lielaphis slashi.

The non-venomous snake was named in recognition of the Guns N’ Roses guitarist’s lifelong passion for reptiles, with Slash saying: “As a long-time herpephile, I am extremely honoured and humbled to have Lielaphis slashi from New Guinea named after me.”

He added: “It is really exciting, I never would have imagined this moment would arrive.”