Back-Striped Weasels have a body length of approximately 29 cms (11.4 inches) and a tail length of approximately 15 cms (5.9 inches). Their colour varies from deep to pale chocolate brown and they have a narrow, silvery stripe that runs all the way along their back, and a pale yellowish stripe that runs along their underside. Their tail is relatively short and the soles of their feet lack any hair.
