[1] It was discovered on Mount Fansipan in Vietnam.

[2] The snake was found in a dry stream on Mt.

Fansipan, about 257.5 km (257,500 m) northwest of Hanoi.

[2] The snake was described as "metallic purple", and has an iridescent underbelly.

[2] It is possible that the snake's range may cross Vietnam's border into China, but there is not enough evidence to support this claim.