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Desert Coachwhip vs. Striped Racer

Their records meet in southern California. A: No side stripes in the Desert Coachwhip; a bold yellow or orange stripe along each side in the Striped Racer. B: Pink to red in the Desert Coachwhip; black to dark brown in the Striped Racer.

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Desert Coachwhip

Masticophis piceus

Striped Racer

Masticophis lateralis
Desert Coachwhip vs. Striped Racer: comparison sheet with the differences marked

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