The specific name, hodgsoni, is in honor of British naturalist Brian Houghton Hodgson.

[3] E. hodgsoni grows to 4 feet (1.2 m) in total length, including a tail 9 inches (23 cm) long.

The dorsal scales are in 23 rows, feebly keeled on the posterior part of the body.

[4] E. hodgsoni is found in China (Tibet), India (Sikkim, Assam, Kashmir), and Nepal.

[1] E. hodgsoni preys upon toads, skinks, and rodents.