The species is native to the desert areas of Pakistan and India (Rajasthan).

The snout of L. paradoxus is long and acutely pointed.

There are 4 lower labials in contact with the anterior chin shields.

The ventrals are slightly angulate laterally, and number 169-175.

The body is cream-coloured above, with a dorsal series of transverse brown spots and a less distinct lateral series of smaller spots on each side.