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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Formerly, a declaration in common-law pleading, by which theparty interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact,protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same timeavoiding a direct affirmation or denial.
Protestation meaning & definition 1 of Protestation.
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