What is the largest species of vanomus snakes??
We don’t have very comprehensive data coverage for venom defenses, and it depends on how you measure size, but I suspect the animal you are looking for may be the King Cobra, or the Gaboon Adder. The Eastern Diamondback may be a contender too…
You are right. But is there any specific information??
According the the American Museum of Natural History “ The king cobra is the largest venomous snake in the world. Whether slithering on land, climbing trees, or swimming, it’s an effective predator. When threatened or on attack, the king cobra rears its head and creates a hood by spreading its neck ribs. Its sharp fangs are used to bite and inject venom into prey.”
Hello Jen, I hope this finds you well, the overall largest specie of venomous snake on average is the King Cobra which has a range of
Northern India
Southern China
Hong Kong and Hainan
Malay Peninsula
Western Indonesia
The Philippines
The Andaman Islands
The Sunda Islands to Bali
Also with all due respect saying we don’t have “comprehensive data coverage” for venom defenses is a bit of an overstatement. In fact, there is quite a lot of research on venom composition, lethality, and the mechanisms of envenomation for many species. Advances in molecular biology and toxicology have enabled scientists to study venomous creatures at a deeper level, including the genetic and protein structures that make up their venom. We may not have complete data on every single venomous species, but there’s a robust body of knowledge on key animals, especially those with significant medical importance. After all, you and I, along with many other people, look to the encyclopedia of earth on matters regarding biodiversity and matters of biology overall. I would love to be of assistance in the future. - Sohan
Oh, you’re right about the extent of human knowledge, @BioSohan1 - I only meant the Encyclopedia of Life lacks coverage in this area. The content that it is easiest for us to connect to our system are records residing in public databases in a form that can easily be translated into our data model. It takes a great deal of work, most of it out in the world of specialist databases, some of it within our own team, just to propagate knowledge between data hubs. This work is ongoing, so there are still many gaps in our coverage.
Jen
Oh thanks for the clarification! I wanted to ask yo since you’ve been on the EOL for much longer than me and you have leader status, do you think I have a chance to get the contributor of the month this month? I really enjoy doing work on beee. Hope for the best and Happy 2025, - Sohan
Your feedback is very valued. :)(:
You two have great mind
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Hmm… You’ve certainly been the busiest correspondent in December but I don’t remember EOL ever having a contributor of the month program. Are you looking for volunteer work for which you can be recognized? There is an online translation volunteer corps that EOL values very highly…
I think they have a new user of the month badge. Sorry if I confused with the incorrect name. Happy New Year!
Oh thanks! You do to!