'Masticophis flagelliformis' definitions:

Definition of 'Masticophis flagelliformis'

From: GCIDE

Coachwhip snake \Coach"whip` snake"\ (Zool.) A large, slender, harmless snake of the southern United States (Masticophis flagelliformis). [1913 Webster]
Note: Its long and tapering tail has the scales so arranged and colored as to give it a braided appearance, whence the name. [1913 Webster]