The California whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis), also known as the striped racer, is a colubrid snake found in habitats of the coast, desert, and foothills of California.

Striped Racers (also known as Whipsnakes) are long, slender, fast-moving, diurnal snakes inhabiting chaparral, scrubland, open woodlands, rocky hillsides, mostly in the foothills, but also in higher-elevation mixed woodlands. Most often found moving rapidly across the ground.

The California whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis) also known as the striped racer, is a colubrid snake found in habitats of the coast, desert, and foothills of California.

The Alameda whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus), also known as the Alameda striped racer, is a federally threatened subspecies of California whipsnake (M. lateralis). It is a colubrid snake distinguishable by its broad head, large eyes, black and orange coloring with a yellow stripe down each side, and slender neck.

The Alameda whipsnake is a slender, fast moving, snake with a narrow neck, a relatively broad head and large eyes. The snake’s back is a sooty black color with a distinct yellow-orange stripe running down each side.

The striped racer, formerly called the California Whipsnake, ranges in length from 30 to 60 inches. You can generally find them in the foothills to about 6,000 feet, especially in chaparral habitats. They are very active and can easily climb trees and bushes.

The California Whipsnake, Masticophis lateralis, and also known as the Striped Racer, is a colubrid snake. It is found in habitats of the coast, desert, and foothills of California.

The California Striped Racer is known for its speed, capable of moving rapidly to escape predators or catch prey. These snakes are excellent climbers and can often be found basking on branches or fences.

The California Whipsnake, Masticophis lateralis, and also known as the Striped Racer, is a colubrid snake. It is found in habitats of the coast, desert, and foothills of California.

The striped racer (formerly known as California whipsnake) is uncommon to common in suitable habitats the length of the Sierra, north to the vicinity of Shasta Lake, and in the Coast Ranges south from Trinity County, the entire length of the state.