Trinket Snake (Elaphe helena) is tan and chocolate-brown with two prominent dark stripes on the latter part of the body and light bands and checks on the forepart. The eyes are prominent with round-pupil led. The two short dark lines on either side of the neck may join medially to form an inverted 'V'. The scales are smooth and glossy. The scales in front of the eye are scattered with pores, which may be sensory. There are nine species of trinket snakes in India.
The snake is active both night and day. Though usually well-mannered and calm when handled, some will swell their necks, rear back open-mouthed and make quick strikes at a provoker.
It is mainly a rodent eater, killing its prey by constriction. It also feeds on birds and their eggs.
