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.
Pietra dura
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Hard and fine stones in general, such as are used for inlay andthe like, as distinguished from the softer stones used in building;thus, a Florentine mosaic is a familiar instance of work in pietradura, though the ground may be soft marble.
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