The skin on the dorsum is shagreened to granular and medium brown in colour with irregular ochre spots or reticulations.

[3] The female carries eggs on her back where the juveniles complete their development.

[1] Natural habitat of Stefania woodleyi is primary lowland forest at elevations of 100–900 m (330–2,950 ft) asl.

It is an uncommon species usually found near streams on rocks or branches.

[3] No threats to this species have been identified; it occurs in relatively isolated and undisturbed habitats.