Here on Mauna Loa, air is collected on a 40 meter (130 foot) tower (left) and analyzed for CO2 content. At right, a powerful laser beam is used to measure aerosols and particles in the air up to 45 km into the stratosphere.
Similar to the global trend, warmer Southern States have more venomous species than North States. Arizona is the clear winner (or loser) with over 30 species.
The Inland Taipan is the most venomous snake in the world; land or sea. It is the most venomous when tested LD50 on mice and the most venomous when tested on human heart cell culture. Most venomous snakes of the world.