Dorsal colouration is variable and may be tan, greyish blue, olive green, or umberbrown. A series of pale diamonds extend across the midline, often surrounded by a darker border. The ventral surface is mottled tan and dark grey. Males have a mean body length of approximately 125 mm; females 145 mm. This species has 15 pairs of legs in both sexes. The species has been found in coiled Eucalyptusbark and Lophozonia cunninghamii litter. Individuals usually remain flat when disturbed and do not coil.