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.
Petrifaction
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The process of petrifying, or changing into stone;
conversion of any organic matter (animal or vegetable) into stone, or a
substance of stony hardness.
Petrifaction meaning & definition 1 of Petrifaction.
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the natural process in which dead things change to a substance like stone over a long period of time:
Petrifaction meaning & definition 2 of Petrifaction.
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