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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Sirius, a star of the constellation Canis Major, or the GreaterDog, and the brightest star in the heavens; -- called also Canicula,and, in astronomical charts, a Canis Majoris. See Dog days.
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