Alameda whipsnake. 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. Survival Adaptations. Endangered Species. Whipsnakes are slender and fast-moving, earning them the more common name, "Alameda striped racer." Life Cycle. Habitat. Coluber taeniatus taeniatus - Desert Striped Whipsnake with the similar species Coluber lateralis - Striped Racer. Species Recovery. Often crawls away very quickly … Survival Adaptations Alameda whipsnakes are built for speed, this is why it is sometimes called a "striped racer". Home. 3055 days since Project Due Date. Adults can grow to a length of 91 to 122 centimeters (3 to 4 feet).They are active mainly during the day. When threatened, the Alameda whipsnake can easily escape into scrub or trees because they are good climbers. Feeding Habits. Life History and Behavior: Activity: A very fast-moving alert diurnal snake with good vision that is difficult to approach. This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. Species Description. Whipsnakes are not dangerous.