A snake recently described for the first time has eyes black as pitch and stands as a testament to the “hidden diversity” of the Andean region.
Whatever you do, just don't tell Indiana Jones; a new species of snake has been found in the Andes.
Called Synophis zaheri, the newly-discovered serpent is described as "slender and small," and has eyes black as pitch.
A news release describes its features, "Contrasting to its slim body with a distinct neck, separating the head from the body, its eyes are large and bulging, making up for more than a third of its head. Being black in color, it is hard to tell the pupil and the iris apart. While the upper part of the body is grayish-brown with an iridescent sheen, the abdominal side stands out with its yellowish-white coloration."
