California Whipsnake
The California whipsnake is a species of non-venomous colubrid from California. They have 2 distinct subspecies.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Masticophis |
| Species | M. lateralis |
| Scientific Name | Masticophis lateralis |
| Other Names | Striped racer |
| Length | 90–120 centimetres (3.0–3.9 ft) |
| Coloration | Dull brown with two cream lines on both the sides |
| Distribution | California (USA) |
| Habitat | Varying habitat including coast, desert, and foothills |
| Diet | Insects, smaller snakes, birds, lizards, and small mammals |
| Venom Fact | Nonvenomous |
| Clutch Size | 5-14 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
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Published on September 15th 2017 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
