masticophis flagelliformis

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masticophis flagelliformis - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Coachwhip snake \Coach"whip` snake"\ (Zool.)
     A large, slender, harmless snake of the southern United
     States (Masticophis flagelliformis).
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     Note: Its long and tapering tail has the scales so arranged
           and colored as to give it a braided appearance, whence
           the name.
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