Meaning of the word "whip snake" in English

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whip snake

US /ˈwɪp ˌsneɪk/
UK /ˈwɪp.sneɪk/
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Noun

a slender, fast-moving snake, typically of the genus Masticophis or Demansia, found in arid regions of North America and Australia.

Example:
The desert hiker spotted a long, thin whip snake slithering across the sand.
Despite its speed, the whip snake is generally harmless to humans.