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.
Turreted
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Furnished with a turret or turrets; specifically (Zool.),
having the whorls somewhat flattened on the upper side and often
ornamented by spines or tubercles; -- said of certain spiral shells.
Turreted meaning & definition 1 of Turreted.
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having a turret (= a small, circular tower) or turrets :
Turreted meaning & definition 2 of Turreted.
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