 It is thought this may reflect the preferred prey items—small mammals for the mainly land-dwelling black mamba versus birds for the other predominantly arboreal mambas.Unlike many snake species, the venom of mambas has little phospholipase A2 content.Standard first aid treatment for any suspected bite from a venomous snake is the application of a pressure bandage to the bite site, minimisation of movement of the victim and conveyance to a hospital or clinic as quickly as possible.