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.