Atractaspis battersbyi
# Atractaspis battersbyi

Atractaspis battersbyi, also known commonly as Battersby's burrowing asp and Battersby's mole viper, is a species of venomous snake in the family Atractaspididae. The species is native to Central Africa.

## Etymology

Both common names and the specific epithet, battersbyi, are in honor of James Clarence Battersby (1901–1993), herpetologist at the British Museum (Natural History) for 46 years.

## Geographic range

A. battersbyi is endemic to Africa. It is found in the Central African countries of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo.

## Reproduction

A. battersbyi is oviparous.

