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.
Run short of something
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(of people and some animals) to move along, faster than walking, by taking quick steps in which each foot is lifted before the next foot touches the ground:
Run short of something meaning & definition 1 of Run short of something.
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If you run an animal in a race, you cause it to take part:
Run short of something meaning & definition 2 of Run short of something.
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