Introduction: The popular names "surucucu" and "jararaca" have been used in literature for Lachesis muta and Bothrops atrox snakes, respectively. We present the popular names reported by patients who suffered snakebites in the Alto Juruá region. Methods: Fifty-seven (76%) patients saw the snakes that caused the envenomations and were asked about their popular names and sizes. Results: The snakes Bothrops atrox, referred to as "jararaca," were recognized as being mainly juveniles (80.7%) and "surucucu" as mainly adults (81.8%). Conclusions: The name "surucucu" is used in the Alto Juruá region for the snake B. atrox, mainly for adult specimens.
Introduction: We examined the ethnobiological perception of the population of the Alto Juruá region about different snake species, in terms of their dangerousness and manifestations of envenomation. Methods: We interviewed 100 villagers who were active in the forests. Results: Lachesis muta was considered the most venomous snake, and Bothrops atrox appeared to be the most feared snake species. Conclusions: The high incidence, severity, and mortality of B. atrox bites and the severity and mortality of L. muta bites were the factors that contributed to these species being perceived as the most feared and venomous snakes.
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