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.
Penny-wise and pound-foolish
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Where someone compulsively saves money by buying super-cheap-priced foods like crackers and white bread, not caring/realizing that these salty/sugary/empty-carbs foods will make him gain unhealthy weight in a hurry. [Ben Franklin] was always sagely [expounding] about stuff like this, and just look at da [deplorable] tubby shape HE was in!
Penny-wise and pound-foolish meaning & definition 1 of Penny-wise and pound-foolish.
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