Tantilla relicta neilli Central Florida Crowned Snake , Florida Crowned Snake Kenneth L. Krysko photo.
Adults are tannish with a black head, chin, and back of neck.
There is a light spot on the sides of the lower neck. The belly is uniform whitish-yellow. The scales are smooth , and there are 15 dorsal scale rows at midbody. The pupil is round. Juveniles are similar to that of adults.