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.
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That which is laid or spread under; that which
underlies something, as a layer of earth lying under another;
specifically (Agric.), the subsoil.
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a layer of rock, soil, or similar material that is below another layer:
Substratum meaning & definition 2 of Substratum.
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