Harrison Ford has been linked to the slithering reptiles ever since delivering that iconic line

Now scientists have decided to make the actor’s relationship with snakes official by naming

The Tachymenoides harrisonfordi is a newly discovered type of slender snake found in Peru’s Andes

Researchers first spotted one male snake sun-basking in a swamp in May 2022

While intrepid archeologist Indiana Jones is a notorious serpent hater, Ford is pleased to share

For the most part, anyway.

“These scientists keep naming critters after me, but it’s always the ones that terrify children,” Ford jokingly lamented in a statement provided to EW.

“I don’t understand. I spend my free time cross-stitching. I sing lullabies to my basil plants, so they won’t fear the night.” The Dial of Destiny star added, “In all seriousness, this discovery is humbling. It’s a reminder that there’s still so much to learn about our wild world — and that humans are one small part of an impossibly vast biosphere.

On this planet, all fates are intertwined, and right now, one million species are teetering on the edge of oblivion. We have an existential mandate to mend our broken relationship with nature and protect the places that sustain life.” Ford’s namesake snake measures 16 inches long and is pale yellowish-brown with scattered black blotches, a black belly, and a vertical streak over his copper-colored eye.

The species has been named to honor the actor’s commitment to conservation, particularly regarding his longtime role as the vice chair of Conservation International’s board of directors. As Ford alluded to, this marks the third animal species named in his honor. He previously inspired the name of an ant (Pheidole harrisonfordi) and a spider (alponia harrisonfordi), but now he’s graduated from insects and arachnids to a full-fledged reptile. “Too often, reptile conservation can be overlooked,” Neil Cox, manager of the Conservation International-IUCN Biodiversity Assessment Unit, said in a statement.

“Most people likely don’t find snakes as cute as a fluffy panda cub, but their role in the world’s ecosystems is just as important.” Cox continued, “This discovery helps us better understand how snake species exist and survive in the world, and I hope that its fun name will help draw attention to the threat of extinction facing reptiles globally.” 

Harrison Ford stepped out at the premiere of his latest film on Thursday night and proved he’s still got his leading man looks, even in his 70s. The veteran actor, who celebrated his 77th birthday in July, was photographed arriving on the red carpet of the Los Angeles premiere for The Call of The Wild. Ford opted for smart-casual attire and looked effortlessly sophisticated in a black blazer and dark denim jeans. And while the Indiana Jones icon is used to performing alongside Hollywood’s biggest names, his latest live-action movie sees him sharing the screen with a very different kind of star.

In The Call of the Wild, the Oscar award-winning actor shares the spotlight (and the red carpet) with a rescue dog named Buckley. The St. Bernard/Collie crossbreed served as the model for the main star of the film: a CGI dog named Buck. Buckley also walked the red carpet on Thursday night alongside the movie’s director Chris Sanders, and the pooch seemed to take his new fame in his stride. The live-action/computer-animated hybrid film is based on the classic Jack London novel, set during the 1890s Gold Rush. It follows the story of a dog named Buck, who is taken from his happy California home and sold into a brutal life of service as a sleigh dog in the Yukon.

Ford plays outdoorsman John Thornton, who takes the dog in and shows him his first glimpse of human kindness. After winning the dog’s trust, Buck and Thornton set off on a Western adventure in the hope of finding gold. Ford and his furry co-star join an international cast that includes Karen Gillan, Dan Stevens, Bradley Whitford, and Omar Sy. The Blade Runner star appears to have taken some time off acting recently. He’s only appeared in four movies in the last five years but made notable performances in Blade Runner 2049 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

However, in an interview with CBS News earlier this month, the star confirmed that he would reprise his iconic role as Indiana Jones for the fifth installment of the action-packed franchise. Disney announced the return of the ever-popular franchise in 2016, but fans have been kept waiting as the release date keeps being pushed back. Steven Spielberg is also set to return as director of the new movie, which is rumored to center around the legendary Wałbrzych Nazi gold train.

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