High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet
Summary
A high school football player in Arkansas found a venomous cottonmouth snake inside his helmet during practice. The snake was removed safely by police and animal control, and the player continued practice with another helmet.Key Facts
- The incident happened at Maumelle High School in Arkansas.
- The player felt movement inside his helmet after warmups and told an assistant coach.
- A 2-foot cottonmouth snake was found behind the helmet's padding.
- Police poured water into the helmet to coax the snake out into a bag.
- Animal services took the snake, identified as a venomous cottonmouth, to a wooded area far from the school.
- Cottonmouth snakes are the second-most venomous snakes in Arkansas.
- The player wore the helmet with the snake inside for nearly an hour without being bitten.
- The football coach reminded players to check their equipment carefully before practice.
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