title: Atractaspis battersbyi
text: # 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.
  
  