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.
Water shrew
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Any one of several species of shrews having fringed feet andcapable of swimming actively. The two common European species(Crossopus fodiens, and C. ciliatus) are the best known. The mostcommon American water shrew, or marsh shrew (Neosorex palustris), israrely seen, owing to its nocturnal habits.
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