[1] This terrestrial snake occurs in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand,[1] and Burma.

This uncommon snake is considered semi-fossorial and is found in the leaf litter of primary and secondary forests.

When threatened it usually flees, but it may remain in place with its red tail erect as a defensive message.

[6] The venom contains a neurotoxin, Calliotoxin, that causes near instantaneous paralysis by delaying inactivation of the prey's sodium channels.

The venom also contains phosphodiesterases, which promote the release of adenosine, causing in turn hypotension, inflammation, and neurotransmitter blockade in prey items and other bite victims.