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The California Whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis), aka Striped Racer, is a colubrid snake of the California coast and foothills. It is 90-120cm long, slender, with two yellowish stripes along its back, set against a dark brown or black back. It is fast-moving, diurnal, and an active forager. It is nonvenomous, but likely to strike if captured.
The species is broken into two subspecies:
- Masticophis lateralis lateralis, aka California Striped Racer or Chaparral Whipsnake
- Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus, aka Alameda Striped Racer or Alameda Whipsnake
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