A importância da etnotaxonomia para os cidadãos em casos de acidentes ofídicos no município de Valença do Piauí

Abstract

Knowledge through the culture experienced by the population, specifically the nomenclature of species, is of scientific interest evidenced in the area of ethnotaxonomy. With this, the present study seeks to analyze the degree of knowledge of the population of the municipality of Valença do Piauí, about the vernacular nomenclature of ophidian species in the region, with bias to the cultural principles of these citizens and its importance in cases of accidents with these species. Due to the circumstances of which, would the population know how to identify snakes after accidents by these species? What are the processes following its bite? How to determine the appropriate antiophidian serum medication by correctly identifying the species? Data collection was carried out using a methodology of quali-quantitative forms, in which the interviewees were randomly selected in four neighborhoods in the municipality of Valença do Piauí and, subsequently, received an informative pamphlet of a scientific nature. In the process of generating the results, a variety of information was observed by the rapporteurs, being discussed in order to understand the vision through their experiences. Thus, it is concluded that the research highlights the main customs, beliefs and denominations about snakes in the region.