Dromicus, Erythrolamprus, Glaphyrophis, Homalopsis, Hydrops, Rhadinaea, Tachymenis, Taeniophis Coniophanes is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly referred to as black-striped snakes, but they also have many other common names.

Snakes of the genus Coniophanes grow to a total length (including tail) of 31–46 cm (12–18 in) and are typically brown in color, with black striping down the sides and center of the back, and a red or orange underside.

They spend most of their time digging into loose soils, forest leaf litter, or under rotting cactus.

They are nocturnal, emerging from their underground retreats in the late evening to feed on frogs, lizards, small rodents, and smaller snakes.

Species in the genus Coniophanes are oviparous, laying clutches of up to 10 eggs in loose soil.