Tantilla coronata Southeastern Crowned Snake Richard Bartlett photo.
Adults are tan to reddish brown with a black head and chin.
There is a light band on the back of the head, and a black band 3-5 scales wide extending onto the back of the neck. The belly may be uniform white, yellow, or pinkish. The scales are smooth , and there are 15 dorsal scale rows at midbody. The pupil is round. Juveniles are similar to that of adults.