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.
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to stop something bad from happening, or to keep an unwanted situation or person away, usually temporarily:
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to prevent something, or prevent someone from doing something, esp. until a later time:
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