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.
Snake's Toxic Rank 10: Jararacussu is the world's No.10 venomous snake. Snake's Characteristics: Jararacussu may inject a whopping 800 mg of venom per bite. Its single bite has the potential to kill 32 people. Snake's Habitat: Jararacussus are often found in a spiral state hanging on trees. 'Oxyuranus Microlepidotus' or 'Inland Taipan' is most venomous land snake in the world. ' 2 Ophiophagus Hannah' or 'King Cobra' or 'Hamadryad' seems most intelligent, huge, gaint and longest (3.65-4.5 metres in length) venomous snake of all. ' 3 Black Mamba' is fastest moving (16-19 km/hr) venomous snake in the world.