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.
This highly intelligent snake from Thailand, southern China, the Malaysia Peninsula and the Philippines, can reach up to 5.5 meters in length (18 feet) which makes it the largest venomous snake in the world.