Slender Coral Snake (Callophis melanurus) is a light brown snake. It is one of the 5 Indian coral snakes. Its head and neck are black with two noticeable yellow spots on the top of the head. There is a ragged black ring at the tail-base and at the tail-up. The head is blunt and has the same width as the neck.
When frightened it lays flat and raises its tail and flees at the first opportunity. They feed on earthworm and other smaller snakes.
The snake is commonly found in most parts of India on the plains, except central and northwestern India.
