Subcaudal scutes ordinarily divided anteriorly, but occasionally some scutes may be single, but always divided near the tip
Ventrals 220–237; subcaudals 44-51
Dorsum – black with a series of very narrow white to pale yellowish lines or crossbars; on the belly, the light crossbars widen to form distinct transverse bars
Total length of largest male 1400 mm (55 in); tail length 160 mm (6.3 in)
This species is found in Myanmar, India (Assam, Cachar, Sikkim), Nepal, and Vietnam at elevations around 2040 m as well as in Tibet. The type locality is given as: "Cherra Punjee, Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India".
