[2][3] It is colloquially referred to as the ghost snake due to its strikingly pale coloration.

With the exception of M. fuchsi, it differs from all other Madagascarophis species by having extended contact of posterior infralabial scales.

[1] Madagascarophis lolo is terrestrial and semi-arboreal, and is mainly found on karst rock formations.

Researchers propose that the rarity of M. lolo sightings could be due to the rough terrain which the species inhabits; the karst rock formations are difficult to navigate, especially in the night, when M. lolo would be active.

[1] Madagascarophis lolo is probably endemic to karst areas of Analamerana and Ankarana in northern Madagascar.