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.
Heavy metals
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Metallic elements, including those required for plant and animal nutrition, in trace concentration but which become toxic at higher concentrations. Examples are mercury, chromium, cadmium, and lead.
Heavy metals meaning & definition 1 of Heavy metals.
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a dense (= heavy in relation to its size) and usually poisonous metal, such as lead
Heavy metals meaning & definition 2 of Heavy metals.
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