High school football player finds venomous snake inside helmet he was wearing
Summary
A high school football player in Arkansas found a venomous cottonmouth snake inside his helmet after practice. The snake was safely removed by police and animal services, and the player was unharmed.Key Facts
- The snake was a 2-foot-long cottonmouth, a venomous pit viper native to Arkansas.
- The snake was discovered after the player felt movement inside his helmet.
- Police had to pour water into the helmet to force the snake out.
- Animal services identified the snake and took it away to a safe wooded area.
- The player wore the helmet for almost an hour but was not bitten.
- The football coach reminded players to check helmets and gear carefully before use.
- The Maumelle Animal Shelter warned that snakes can hide in gear left outside or undisturbed.
- The shelter advised always inspecting helmets, shoes, gloves, or outdoor gear before wearing them.
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