MAVIN Version: March 22, 2016 Poison Centre Munich

Dendroaspis viridis
Synonyms: Hallowells Green Mamba, West African Green Mamba, Western Green Mamba
Classification: Snake (animal group), Elapidae (family), Dendroaspis (genus)
Geographic area: Sub-Saharan Africa9; see also WHO: Venomous snakes distribution.
Indicated antivenom:
NrAntivenomType of antibodyNumber of holding centres
1.FAV-Afrique [Sanofi Pasteur SA, France]undetermined whether specific or paraspecific1 (vials total 10)
2.Snake Venom Antiserum (African) [VINS Bioproducts, India]specific0
Countries of holding centres: UNITED_KINGDOM
CountryCityHolding centre and its antivenoms
United KingdomLondon SE1 9RT
Great Maze Pond
Medical Toxicology Information Services, Guy's Hospital
Tel:+44-20-71880500(24 hour antivenom line), +44-20-71880600(administration); Fax:+44-20-71880700.
  1. FAV-Afrique [Sanofi Pasteur SA, France]
    No. of vials: 10. Expiration date: 2013.10. Last update: 2013-03-09.