Researchers discovered a new snake species in Madagascar and named it “ghost snake” for its pale grey coloration and elusiveness. The ghost snake is part of a common group of snakes called Madagascarophis, or cat-eyed snakes, named for their vertical pupils.

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Researchers discovered a new snake species in Madagascar and named it “ghost snake” for its pale grey coloration and elusiveness. The ghost snake is part of a common group of snakes called Madagascarophis, or cat-eyed snakes, named for their vertical pupils.