Tropidophis battersbyi
# Tropidophis battersbyi

Tropidophis battersbyi, also known commonly as Battersby's dwarf boa and the Ecuadorian dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae. The species is endemic to Ecuador.

## Etymology

The specific name, battersbyi, is in honor of British herpetologist James Clarence Battersby (1901–1993).

## Description

Dorsally, T. battersbyi has four rows of large dark spots. It has a high number of ventral scales, up to 200. It has a low number of maxillary teeth, only 12.

## Reproduction

T. battersbyi is viviparous.

