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.
Dragon dances
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a traditional Chinese dance, often performed at Chinese New Year celebrations, in which many performers control a very large puppet (= a model that can be made to move) of a dragon (= a large, frightening imaginary animal, often represented as similar to a large snake with four legs, considered to be lucky) :
Dragon dances meaning & definition 1 of Dragon dances.
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