A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Keel haul
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A punishment for sailors, in which the sailor is tied up and hauled under the ship along the entire length of the [keel] resulting in many scrapes, cuts and slivers.
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