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.
Overview of osteopetroses
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Osteopetroses are familial disorders characterized by increased bone density and skeletal modeling abnormalities.
Osteopetroses can be categorized based on whether sclerosis or defective skeletal modeling predominates. There are a number of different types, includingCraniotubular dysplasias
Craniotubular hyperostoses
OsteosclerosisThey are all familial but have different inheritance patterns. Some types are comparatively benign; others are progressive and fatal.
Bony overgrowth sometimes severely distorts the face. Malocclusion of the teeth may require specialized orthodontic measures. Plain x-rays typically are diagnostic.
Surgical decompression may be required to relieve elevated intracranial pressure or to release a trapped facial or auditory nerve.
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