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.
Garroted
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from the word : [gar]·[rote] or gar·rotte (g-rt, -rt)
n.
1.
a. A method of execution formerly practiced in Spain, in which a tightened iron collar is used to strangle or break the neck of a condemned person.
b. The iron collar used for such an execution.
2.
a. Strangulation, especially in order to rob.
b. A cord or wire used for [strangling].
tr.v. gar·rot·ed or gar·rot·ted, gar·rot·ing or gar·rot·ting, gar·rotes or gar·rottesTo execute by [garrote].
To strangle in order to rob.
Garroted meaning & definition 1 of Garroted.
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to kill someone by putting a metal wire or collar around their neck and pulling it
Garroted meaning & definition 2 of Garroted.
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