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.
Going for the capillaries
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Making an [ineffectual] attack against a relatively minor aspect of an argument or [adversary], leaving the object of the attack unaffected.
An attack that is misplaced and off-target and does not address the fundamental issue.
The tactical opposite of [going for the jugular].
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