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Striped Whipsnake in California

Harmless

Masticophis taeniatus

Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus

Yes. The Striped Whipsnake has been recorded in 15 California counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Long, whip-thin body; coachwhips often show a braided-whip tail pattern.

California counties with Striped Whipsnake records

15 listed

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