A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
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A trivial mechanism; a device; a toy; a pretty thing.Arbuthnot.
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An item or feature that, while it initially appears to or is presented as having value, actually turns out to be relatively worthless.
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attractive on the surface but badly made and of no real or permanent value
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Flimsy or poorly made but deceptively attractive.
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