the application of a pressure bandage, minimisation of the victim's movement, and rapid conveyance to a hospital or clinic. Due to the neurotoxic nature of green mamba venom, an arterial tourniquet may be beneficial. Tetanus toxoid is sometimes administered, though the main treatment is the administration of the appropriate antivenom. A polyvalent antivenom produced by the South African Institute for Medical Research is used to treat eastern green mamba bites. Notes References Further reading Access Professional Development. 2022. Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) [Online] Available: https://accesspd.co.za/species/GreenMamba (Accessed: 02/02/2022) External links Dendroaspis Reptiles of East Africa eastern green mamba Taxa named by Andrew Smith (zoologist)