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.
The birch
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a tree with smooth, often white bark (= outer covering) and thin branches
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an official punishment in the past, that involved hitting a person across the bottom with thin sticks. The thins sticks are also called the birch.
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