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.
Rapid deceleration syndrome
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(abbreviated to [RDS])
Term for the effects of travelling at great speed and then hitting an immovable object... such as cuts, bruises, broken limbs, paralysis or death.
Originally military slang, but now used by other groups, for example:
Rock climbers: The effects of falling from a great height.
Cyclists: The effects of misjudging a corner and hitting a wall straight on.
Severe [Rapid Deceleration Syndrome] or [SRDS] usually refers to death.
Rapid deceleration syndrome meaning & definition 1 of Rapid deceleration syndrome.
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