ACIDENTES POR SERPENTES PEÇONHENTAS (Squamata; Reptilia) EM INDÍGENAS NO BRASIL

: The objective of this study was to analyze the frequency and distribution of accidents by venomous snakes in indigenous populations in Brazil. An exploratory, descriptive, spatial and temporal ecological design with quantitative approach was carried out in Brazil during the period 2007-2016, based on the data available in the SINAN Information System. The results showed that there were 8,707 reported cases, with predominance in the North and Central-West Regions, there was a predominance of accidents caused by the Bothrops genus (86%).As for severity, most of the accidents were classified as mild, the highest frequency of accidents occurred between the age groups of 20-39 years for both sexes, the occurrence of such accidents is considerably higher in all regions with men 69% when compared to women 31%.It was possible to establish comparisons through the frequency of snakebite accidents in indigenous populations among the Regions of Brazil regarding the genera of snakes involved in accidents, as well as to relate to regional phytophysiognomies and to discuss prophylactic measures. This study presents a significant contribution to the planning and execution of measures aimed at health surveillance and meeting the specific needs of indigenous populations in Brazil.