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.
Hereditary
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Descended, or capable of descending, from an ancestor
to an heir at law; received or passing by inheritance, or that must
pass by inheritance; as, an hereditary estate or crown.
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