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.
Wet plate
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A plate the film of which retains its sensitiveness only whilewet. The film used in such plates is of collodion impregnated withbromides and iodides. Before exposure the plate is immersed in asolution of silver nitrate, and immediately after exposure it isdeveloped and fixed.
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