Divulgación científica del Serpentario Nacional a partir de estrategias digitales
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The purpose of this document is to present the results and work developed during the internship at the National Serpentarium (NGO). This organization was established in 2010 with the purpose of leading knowledge of reptiles in Colombia; contribute to the prevention and management of snakebite accidents; the protection and conservation of species, habitats and ecosystems, establishing a connection between communities and the environment. With respect to the activities of the National Serpentarium, it develops processes of scaring away, capturing, managing and relocating fauna, which includes dangerous fauna; For this, it has professionals who support the previously mentioned processes, which provide relevant and timely attention, maintaining the safety of those involved (fauna and people). The National Serpentarium has contributed to the training and training of at least 1,500 people in at least 38 National Natural Parks (PNN), including officials and associated communities. They have also provided their services to the Colombian Civil Defense (DCC) and the Risk Management Unit (UNGR) during the climate crises that have arisen in the country (e.g. the drought in Casanare, in 2014); the National and Environmental Police, Marines, Firefighters and military forces. Likewise, it has collaborated with private companies, of which we can highlight: Codensa, Isagen, Global Geophisical Services, Emgesa, Ecopetrol among others, evidencing the long journey that the organization and the impact that its presence has in the country as a reference in the knowledge of fauna, including species of medical importance. Taking the above into account, it is necessary to disseminate the activities and knowledge of the National Serpentarium through its own website, which accounts for the relevant scientific content that is developed within and with the organization. allowing access to information not only for the academic community, but for all those who are interested due to their sociocultural contexts. Additionally, it is constituted as a tool that allows make the organization known not only nationally, but internationally, being a reference for researchers in biological, medical and educational areas.