Importancia cultural de las serpientes: más allá de la visión ecológica

Abstract

Mexico ranks first in the world in snake diversity. Their great diversity, morphology and natural history have positioned them among the most important vertebrates within the mesoamerican worldview; however, they currently constitute one of the most vulnerable groups due to the negative perception that has been generated around them, as well as other anthropogenic factors. Part of our work as specialists is to encourage the recovery of the cultural value that these organizations represented and continue to represent. This can be achieved using cultural arguments within the ecological discourse that we offer to society. The use of these elements could improve the connection with local and indigenous communities, promote a positive change in the perception of snakes and encourage participation in environmental projects for their conservation.