Bridges and Snakes: An Extensionist Experience Related to Ethnoherpetology
Ophidic accidents constitute an important health issue in the province of Córdoba, Argentina, mainly in small rural communities. Among the causes of these accidents, we can mention the lack of information about prevention measures and on the identification of species of sanitary importance; in addit...
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2019
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| author | Tortoni, Gisella Battistón, L. Ibarra, C.M. Morais, I.P. Ragüex, R. Isa, R.I. Arias Toledo, B. |
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| description | Ophidic accidents constitute an important health issue in the province of Córdoba, Argentina, mainly in small rural communities. Among the causes of these accidents, we can mention the lack of information about prevention measures and on the identification of species of sanitary importance; in addition, these two causes prevail among the population segments where the impact of accidental snakebites is really high. Floods and fires are also relevant causes, whose frequencies may be affected by anthropic matters related to the change in soil use. In this context, a university outreach project was conducted, supported by Córdoba National University. The objective was to promote a mutual exchange of knowledge, between university members and inhabitants of a town called La Serranita, located in Paravachasca Valley, about ophidians in relation to different socio-environmental issues, such as floods, fires and urbanization processes. Through participatory workshops, talks and recreational interventions, it was possible to enquire about the population’s ethno-knowledge regarding the identification standard of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, their perceptions and usual courses of action toward them. These activities proved key in the provision of tools for the conservation of ophidians and the prevention of accidents. |
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| spelling | oai:ojs.revistas.unc.edu.ar:article-272232020-02-18T20:11:46Z Bridges and Snakes: An Extensionist Experience Related to Ethnoherpetology Puentes y Serpientes: Una experiencia extensionista relacionada a la Etnoherpetología Tortoni, Gisella Battistón, L. Ibarra, C.M. Morais, I.P. Ragüex, R. Isa, R.I. Arias Toledo, B. Extension; Ethnobiology; Local Ecological Knowledge Extensión; Etnobiología; Conocimientos Ecológicos Locales Ophidic accidents constitute an important health issue in the province of Córdoba, Argentina, mainly in small rural communities. Among the causes of these accidents, we can mention the lack of information about prevention measures and on the identification of species of sanitary importance; in addition, these two causes prevail among the population segments where the impact of accidental snakebites is really high. Floods and fires are also relevant causes, whose frequencies may be affected by anthropic matters related to the change in soil use. In this context, a university outreach project was conducted, supported by Córdoba National University. The objective was to promote a mutual exchange of knowledge, between university members and inhabitants of a town called La Serranita, located in Paravachasca Valley, about ophidians in relation to different socio-environmental issues, such as floods, fires and urbanization processes. Through participatory workshops, talks and recreational interventions, it was possible to enquire about the population’s ethno-knowledge regarding the identification standard of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, their perceptions and usual courses of action toward them. These activities proved key in the provision of tools for the conservation of ophidians and the prevention of accidents. Los accidentes ofídicos constituyen un importante problema de salud en la provincia de Córdoba (Cba.), Argentina, principalmente en comunidades rurales pequeñas. Entre las causas, se encuentran la falta de información sobre medidas de prevención e identificación de especies de importancia sanitaria; predominante en sectores de la población en los que la incidencia de mordeduras accidentales de serpientes es muy alta. También son relevantes inundaciones e incendios, cuyas frecuencias pueden verse afectadas por problemáticas antrópicas relacionadas al cambio en el uso de la tierra. En este contexto, se llevó a cabo un proyecto de Extensión Universitaria apoyado por la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC). Los objetivos fueron propiciar el intercambio recíproco y diálogo de saberes sobre los ofidios en relación a diferentes problemáticas socioambientales, como inundaciones, incendios y urbanización con actores de la localidad La Serranita, Valle de Paravachasca. A través de talleres participativos, charlas e intervenciones lúdicas se indagó sobre el etnoconocimiento en torno a las pautas de identificación de serpientes venenosas y no venenosas; percepciones y el accionar frente a ellas, facilitando herramientas para la conservación de los ofidios y la prevención de accidentes. Secretaría de Extensión Universitaria 2019-12-26 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/ext/article/view/27223 ExT: Revista de Extensión de la UNC; Núm. 10 (2019): Construcción de una mirada humanista sobre la Extensión Universitaria en escenarios de acción mediados principalmente por las tecnologías 2796-9053 2250-7272 spa https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/ext/article/view/27223/28879 |
| spellingShingle | Extension; Ethnobiology; Local Ecological Knowledge Extensión; Etnobiología; Conocimientos Ecológicos Locales Tortoni, Gisella Battistón, L. Ibarra, C.M. Morais, I.P. Ragüex, R. Isa, R.I. Arias Toledo, B. Bridges and Snakes: An Extensionist Experience Related to Ethnoherpetology |
| title | Bridges and Snakes: An Extensionist Experience Related to Ethnoherpetology |
| title_alt | Puentes y Serpientes: Una experiencia extensionista relacionada a la Etnoherpetología |
| title_full | Bridges and Snakes: An Extensionist Experience Related to Ethnoherpetology |
| title_fullStr | Bridges and Snakes: An Extensionist Experience Related to Ethnoherpetology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bridges and Snakes: An Extensionist Experience Related to Ethnoherpetology |
| title_short | Bridges and Snakes: An Extensionist Experience Related to Ethnoherpetology |
| title_sort | bridges and snakes an extensionist experience related to ethnoherpetology |
| topic | Extension; Ethnobiology; Local Ecological Knowledge Extensión; Etnobiología; Conocimientos Ecológicos Locales |
| topic_facet | Extension; Ethnobiology; Local Ecological Knowledge Extensión; Etnobiología; Conocimientos Ecológicos Locales |
| url | https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/ext/article/view/27223 |
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