The dorsal scales have pigmented margins and clear centers. The area between the nostril and the eye lacks pigment, and the lips are pigmented medially and continues to halfway down the midline of the lower jaw.
The dorsal scales have coloured edges and clear centres. The area between the nostril and the eye lacks colouration, while the lips have colour on their middle section and extend to halfway down the centre line of the lower jaw, which is a characteristic feature of this particular species.