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.