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.
Will-o'-the-wisp
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Will-o-the-wisp also known as will~o~[wisp] or simply as wisp and willow .was thought to be a spirit or soul dwelling mostly on cemetery ground or [swamps] .
Now thought to be gasses emitted by decomposing biological matter and inflaming on contact with air thus generating small dancing flames or lights .
This phenomenon spawned a cartoon series called Willow the wisp , where a friendly spirit told children about fantastic tales that happened in a mysterious [dark forest] .
Will-o'-the-wisp meaning & definition 1 of Will-o'-the-wisp.
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