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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First down in American Football. The starting point of an offensive series. On first down, the offensive team has four plays to gain 10 yards. If the offensive team games the 10 yards, it returns to the first down and has another four plays to gain 10 yards. This repeats until the offense scores, turns the ball over to the defense (through a fumble or interception) or punts.
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