Umbrella snake is a venomous snake with a total length of 1000-1800mm and anterior groove teeth. The back is black or blue-black, with 30 to 50 narrow stripes of white or cream yellow; the ventral surface is dirty white.

The head and back of Umbrella Snake are dark brown, with light inverted V-shaped spots on the back of the pillow. The back is not raised, and the end of the tail is pointed. The head is oval, indistinguishable from the neck.